Quality Control Technician – Food Safety & GMP Expert

Chicago, IL; 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

401K

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

New Weds Foods in the United States is seeking a Quality Control Technician responsible for ensuring quality and safety on all finished products. The role focuses on evaluating product quality against specifications and documenting results.

You will log analysis in the I-Series (AS400), monitor line equipment, perform GMP audits, manage hold and release decisions, and assist in non-conformance investigations while adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate finished products for quality and acceptability according to specifications.
• Communicate product quality issues to supervisors and staff.
• Log analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400).
• Monitor line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Perform GMP audits and checks of detectors, magnets, scales, and CCPs.
• Assist in foreign material and non-conformance investigations.
• Conduct batch set-up checks and log discrepancies.
• Place product on hold and release when appropriate.
• Reject products and document root cause and corrective action.
• Maintain retain sample area and documentation.

Skills

Quality control equipment

Math skills

Computer skills

English proficiency

Education

HS or GED

Tools

I-Series (AS400)

Job description

New Weds Foods in the United States is seeking a Quality Control Technician responsible for ensuring quality and safety on all finished products. The role focuses on evaluating product quality against specifications and documenting results.

You will log analysis in the I-Series (AS400), monitor line equipment, perform GMP audits, manage hold and release decisions, and assist in non-conformance investigations while adhering to safety procedures.