Quality Assurance Technician Weekend PM

The Fresh Factory; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

The Fresh Factory is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure all products meet food safety and quality specifications. This role emphasizes GMP practices, CCP monitoring, and maintaining high production standards across departments. First shift, on-site at The Fresh Factory facilities in Bolingbrook, IL.

Responsibilities include testing samples, monitoring CCPs, packaging checks, and supporting audit readiness. English proficiency required; Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Warehouse & Logistics, and R&D.
• Proficient with computer and tablet use.
• Must speak, read, and write English.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test and release finished product samples.
• Monitor key processing Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Periodically test packaging integrity, fill weights, and fill levels.
• Inspect finished goods packaging and labeling.
• Collect retain samples for analysis.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and release equipment for use.
• Conduct environmental monitoring swabs and record results.
• Inspect inbound/outbound truck conditions and documentation.
• Participate in Food Safety Team meetings.
• Ensure plant readiness for audits (SQF, Organic, FDA, customer audits).

Job description

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that all products manufactured at The Fresh Factory conform to food safety and quality specifications.

This role will help drive operational improvements in food safety and quality by demonstrating best practices in GMPs, monitoring and verifying CCPs, and maintaining the company’s and our customers’ high standards for production.

This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

This posting is for first shift.

Responsibilities

• Test and release finished product samples
• Monitor key processing Critical Control Points
• Periodically test packaging integrity, fill weights, and fill levels
• Inspect finished goods packaging
• Collect retain samples
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and release equipment for use
• Perform environmental monitoring swabs, read and record results
• Inspect and document the condition of inbound and outbound trucks
• Participate in regular Food Safety Team meetings
• Ensure the plant is audit ready (SQF, Organic, FDA, and customer audits)

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work with multiple departments including Operations, Maintenance, Warehouse & Logistics, and Research & Development
• Ability to use a computer and tablet
• Must speak, read and write English
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

Physical requirements

• Move/Lift up to 50lbs
• Stands most of the day
• Works in Cold Room 50-75% of the time
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment

Benefits

We offer competitive pay; Medical, Dental, Vision, voluntary coverage (STD, LTD, Life); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); plus a great working environment, a culture of trust and growth opportunities for our employees.