Quality Control Technician 3rd Shift

Newly Weds Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Chicago is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure our standards of quality and safety on all finished products. You will operate QC equipment, log results, monitor line safety, and support investigations into non-conformances while adhering to GMP and safety procedures.

The role involves working in production areas with aromas and machinery, with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

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 Required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability per product specs.
• Communicates product quality issues to production and QC teams.
• Logs analysis results and batch information in I-Series (AS400).
• Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Checks metal detectors, magnets, scales; performs GMP audits.
• Supports investigations of foreign material and non-conformances.

Skills

QC equipment use

English fluency

Math skills

Data processing

Lifting 50 lbs

Computer skills

Education

High School or GED

Tools

I-Series (AS400)

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 Reimbursement


• Maternity/Paternity Leave


• Pet Insurance

Salary

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

Minimum 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 Required.


• Ability to climb ladders to work platforms.


• Able to lift 50 pounds.

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.

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.