Quality Control Technician - Afternoons

VDFCP - R.J. Van Drunen & Sons, Inc.; Crown Point (IN); In loco; USD 2.962.000 - 3.100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Descrizione del lavoro

Van Drunen Family of Companies is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control role for the Crown Point, Indiana facility on the second shift. Expected pay range is $21.50–$22.50 per hour, with bonus opportunities based on performance metrics.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and a 401(k) with company match. Responsibilities include inspecting raw materials and products for quality, identifying non-conformances, monitoring safety/quality controls,

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of manufacturing experience preferred, ideally within food, beverage, or ingredient manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and email applications.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and analytical skills with a commitment to quality and food safety standards.

Mansioni

• Inspect and verify raw materials, packaging components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and customer specifications.
• Identify, isolate, document, and elevate non-conforming materials while partnering with Production and Quality leadership to investigate and resolve issues.
• Monitor and verify critical food safety and quality controls, including code dates, scale calibrations, metal detection systems, sanitation checks, and production documentation.
• Support compliance with FSMA, HACCP, traceability, and regulatory requirements through accurate recordkeeping and verification activities.
• Participate in incident investigations, corrective actions, environmental monitoring programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and coach production team members on quality standards, food safety procedures, and documentation accuracy.

Conoscenze

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

English communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email applications

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! Expected Pay Range: $21.50-$22.50, non-exempt Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics. Benefits Eligible: Yes Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf

Who We Are At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect and verify raw materials, packaging components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and customer specifications.
• Identify, isolate, document, and elevate non-conforming materials while partnering with Production and Quality leadership to investigate and resolve issues.
• Monitor and verify critical food safety and quality controls, including code dates, scale calibrations, metal detection systems, sanitation checks, and production documentation.
• Support compliance with FSMA, HACCP, traceability, and regulatory requirements through accurate recordkeeping and verification activities.
• Participate in incident investigations, corrective actions, environmental monitoring programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and coach production team members on quality standards, food safety procedures, and documentation accuracy.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of manufacturing experience preferred, ideally within food, beverage, or ingredient manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and email applications.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and analytical skills with a commitment to quality and food safety standards.

What You Can Look Forward To

• A full-time second shift position at our Crown Point, Indiana facility.
• Competitive pay and stable scheduling.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Tuition assistance and a 401(k) with company match.
• Career advancement opportunities within Quality, Food Safety, and Operations.

Disclaimer The statements provided are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or skills required. Responsibilities and job requirements may change based on business needs. Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as required. In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies! Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence ("AI") in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used, Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class. Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference.

To all recruitment agencies: Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written and approved search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.