Quality Control Technician 1st Shift

Hireology; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

New Weds Foods is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure quality and safety on all finished products. The role requires evaluating product quality, logging results, and supporting GMP and safety procedures.

The position involves monitoring line equipment, performing audits, and assisting in investigations of non-conformances, with duties ranging from batch setup to hold/reject processes. Strong English and basic math are required.

Qualifications

• HS or GED required with 1-2 years related work experience.
• Ability to use quality control analysis equipment.
• Mathematical skills are required.
• Computer skills and data processing abilities are required.
• Able to climb ladders to work platforms and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability per specs.
• Communicates quality issues to Production Supervisors, Managers, QC staff, and shipping/customer service.
• Logs analysis test results and batch information in I-Series; maintains records.
• Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Checks metal detectors, magnets, scales; conducts CCP and GMP audits.
• Assists in foreign material and non-conformance investigations.
• Performs batch set-up checks and logs discrepancies.
• Places product on hold and releases when appropriate.
• Rejects product and completes rejection forms with root cause and corrective actions.
• Checks allergens clean-out effectiveness as needed.
• Performs pre-op audits and production scale checks; calibrates lab equipment.
• Collects micro samples and handles micro-hold products.
• Performs special tasks as assigned and maintains sample areas.
• Follows GMPs and safety procedures.

Skills

Quality control equipment

Mathematical skills

Computers & data processing

English proficiency

Lifting 50 pounds

Ladder access

Education

HS or GED

Tools

AS/400 (I-Series)

Job description

Summary:

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring NWF’s standards of quality and safety on all finished products.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability. Perform all necessary analysis as required, and according to the product specification.
• Communicates product quality issues to Production Supervisors, Production Managers, QC Manager & Supervisor and shipping and customer service staff.
• Logs all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) & maintains analysis records and documents necessary for documentation compliance.
• Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Checks metal detectors (CCP), magnets, scales and performs critical control points & GMP audits.
• Assist in all foreign material & product non-conformance investigations.
• Performs batch set-up checks, assists in correcting the set ups, and logs discrepancies.
• Places product on hold as necessary and release when appropriate.
• Rejects product as necessary and completes rejection forms including root cause and corrective action analysis.
• Checks allergens clean out effectiveness as needed
• Perform Pre – Op audit when necessary (example: equipment down for maintenance).
• Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on calibration schedule.
• Collect micro samples as needed and places micro hold products on hold.
• Performs special tasks as assigned by QC manager
• Maintains retain sample area and control sample file
• Follows all GMP’s and Safety Procedures.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition ReimbursementMaternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Salary:

• $44,250.00 - $55,313.00 per year paid weekly.
• Plus Overtime.

Minimum Qualifications:

• H.S. or GED with 1-2 years related work experience.
• Ability to use quality control analysis equipment..
• Mathematical Skills.
• Computer Skills & Data Processing skills Required.
• Ability to climb ladders to work platforms.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Proficiencyin spoken and written English is required.

Work Environment:

The job is performed in production areas where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.