Quality Control Technician – Food Safety & Quality

Newly Weds Foods- Corporate; 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

New Weds Foods, based in Chicago, seeks a Quality Control Technician to ensure quality and safety across all finished products. You will evaluate products, log results, and communicate QA issues to relevant teams.

Responsibilities include equipment monitoring, GMP audits, non-conformance investigations, batch setup checks, and releasing or rejecting products as needed. The role requires 1–2 years of related experience and physical ability to lift 50 pounds.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fluency in English

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Quality control equipment usage

Job description

New Weds Foods, based in Chicago, seeks a Quality Control Technician to ensure quality and safety across all finished products. You will evaluate products, log results, and communicate QA issues to relevant teams.

Responsibilities include equipment monitoring, GMP audits, non-conformance investigations, batch setup checks, and releasing or rejecting products as needed. The role requires 1–2 years of related experience and physical ability to lift 50 pounds.