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

401K with match

Life/AD&D Insurance

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure product quality and safety across finished goods. You will evaluate products, log results, and communicate issues to production and QA leadership while maintaining compliance records.

The role involves monitoring equipment, performing GMP audits, handling non-conformances, and supporting calibration and micro sampling as needed. Strong English skills required.

Qualifications

• HS or GED with 1-2 years related experience.
• Ability to operate QC analysis equipment.
• Proficiency in math and data processing.
• Basic computer skills and data entry.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate finished products for quality and acceptability.
• Log test results and batch information in the I-Series system.
• Monitor line equipment for safety and cleanliness.
• Perform GMP audits and CCP checks (metal detectors, magnets, scales).
• Assist in non-conformance investigations and corrective actions.
• Conduct pre-op audits and calibration checks as scheduled.

Skills

Quality control equipment

Mathematical skills

Data processing skills

English proficiency

Lifting ability

Safety awareness

Education

HS or GED

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.
• 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.