Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 66,125,000 - 79,901,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible Spending Account

401K Plan

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods, Inc. is hiring for a 2nd shift Quality Control Technician to ensure product quality and safety across all finished goods. You will perform analyses, record results, and support GMP compliance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, ability to operate QC equipment, and good English communication. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits, with a shift differential for evenings.

Qualifications

• H.S. or GED with 1-2 years related work experience.
• Ability to use quality control analysis equipment.
• Fluency in spoken & written English.
• Mathematical Skills.
• Computer Skills & Data Processing skills.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability according to product specs.
• Communicates 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) and maintains analysis records and documents for compliance.
• Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Checks metal detectors, magnets, scales and performs CCP and GMP audits.
• Assists in investigations of foreign material and product non-conformances.
• Performs batch set-up checks and logs discrepancies.
• Places product on hold and releases when appropriate.
• Rejects product with root-cause and corrective action analysis.
• Checks allergen clean out effectiveness as needed.
• Performs pre-op audits when necessary.
• Performs production scale checks and lab equipment calibration.
• Collects micro samples and holds micro checks if needed.
• Follows GMPs and Safety Procedures.

Skills

Quality control equipment operation

English fluency

Math skills

Data processing

Ladder access

Lift 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The 2nd shift Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuringNWF’s standards of quality and safety on all finished products.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability. Performs 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 point & 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 allergen clean out effectiveness as needed.
• PerformPre – 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.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish

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 Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Pay Rate-$23 an hour plus .85 shift differential.

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.