Quality Assurance Technician I

Rise Baking Company, LLC; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contributions

Job summary

Rise Baking Company, LLC in Manteno, IL is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I to help ensure quality specifications for packaging, raw ingredients, and finished products and uphold food safety standards.

The role involves GMPs, CCP monitoring, environmental testing, and collaboration with production to maintain documentation, records, and compliance across shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of general food safety programs and regulations.
• HACCP/PCQI certified or willingness to obtain certification.
• Basic analytical testing knowledge.
• Ability to read SOPs, GMPs, and safety instructions.
• Computers and MS Office proficiency.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily QA walk-throughs and verify GMP compliance.
• Monitor plant operations for sanitary procedures per GMPs.
• Perform pre-operational inspections for food safety and quality.
• Initiate hold for non-conforming product and follow disposition.
• Verify batch formulas and product labels meet specs.
• Monitor CCPs and preventive controls.
• Perform equipment calibration as assigned.
• Conduct basic analytical testing.
• Perform environmental swabbing and send samples to third‑party labs.
• Test allergens in environment and finished product.
• Collect finished product samples and temperature readings.
• Report food safety issues and assist investigations.
• Review production records for completion and good documentation practices.
• Maintain document and photo retention processes.
• Serve as a quality resource to production staff.
• Attend shift-change meetings to share information.
• Support food safety program and legality of products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

General food safety knowledge

HACCP/PCQI certified or willing

Analytical testing knowledge

Read SOPs/GMPs/safety instructions

Office software proficiency

Problem solving

Teamwork and independence

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Scales

Thermometers

Metal detectors

Calculators

Gauges

Calipers

Rulers

Ovens

Job description

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Quality Assurance Technician I

Full Time Manteno, IL, US

16 days ago Requisition ID: 3516

Salary Range: $19.30 To $21.72 Hourly

Job Purpose

Assist with implementing and supporting company standards to ensure quality specifications for packaging, raw ingredients, and finished products are met and food safety of manufactured products is upheld. Monitor and sample quality control plans and process control procedures to ensure production of finished product is to standard.

Essential Functions

• Perform daily QA walk-throughs; verify GMPs are followed in the facility and set example by practicing correct GMP procedures at all times
• Monitor plant operations to ensure sanitary operational procedures are followed according to GMPs
• Perform pre-operational inspections, monitoring for food safety and quality
• Initiate and complete the hold process for non-conforming product, raw materials, and other materials as required; follow up and complete disposition when determined
• Verify batch formulas and product labels ensuring activities are complete and meet specifications
• Monitor and verify CCPs/preventive controls as required
• Perform equipment calibration as assigned
• Perform basic analytical testing
• Perform environmental swabbing for bacteria and pathogens; prepare, document, and send swabs to third- party lab as required
• Perform environmental and finished product testing for allergens
• Collect finished product samples
• Collect and record temperature readings
• Identify and report food safety issues and assist in conducting investigations into food safety issues, foreign material findings, and customer complaints
• Review production records for completion and compliance with good documentation practices
• Execute and maintain the document and photo retention process
• Serve as a resource to production employees for product quality, food safety, and regulatory issues
• Attend shift change meetings to ensure information and any issues are communicated across shifts
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Associate's/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Basic knowledge of general food safety programs and policies including government regulations
• HACCP and PCQI certified or willing to become certified
• Basic analytical testing knowledge
• Basic ability to use instruments/equipment vital to completing duties (e.g., scales, thermometers, metal detectors, calculators, gauges, calipers, rulers, ovens)
• Ability to read and understand plant SOPs, work instructions, GMPs, and safety instructions
• Operational knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications
• Basic problem-solving abilityAbility to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work varied shifts as required

California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Washington and New York Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $19.30 to $21.72 per hour. Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Rise Baking Company complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your hourly wages, Rise Baking Company offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, quarterly bonus eligibility, incentive and recognition programs and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At Rise Baking Company, our people are our finest ingredient.

• a comprehensive benefits package
• quarterly bonus eligibility
• incentive and recognition programs
• 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)