Quality Technican 1st shift

Ferrero SpA; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonus based on performance

Job summary

Ferrero SpA is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure product quality and safety while adhering to established guidelines. The role involves performing quality checks, inspections, and compliance audits within a food manufacturing environment while promoting efficiency and teamwork.

Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and have at least 1 year of experience in a similar role. Ferrero offers competitive compensation at $27.00 per hour along with comprehensive benefits like health and dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1 year of quality experience within a food manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Strong computer skills and comfortable with technology.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Perform quality checks, conduct testing, and carry out tasks in a safe manner.
• Conduct inspections, review packaging paperwork, and perform daily checks.

Skills

Efficiency and safety promotion

Technology proficiency

Teamwork and flexibility

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Job description

Position requires ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

Core Hours: 4am-4:30pm

Want to make an impact?

The Quality Technician, reporting to the Quality Supervisor, is a results-driven professional with a proactive, self-starting mindset and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced production environments. Committed to ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance by strictly following established guidelines and regulations. Effectively communicates quality concerns and production issues to maintain alignment across teams and support continuous improvement.

Ways you will make a difference

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Perform quality checks, conduct testing, and carry out tasks in a safe manner while following Ferrara safety methods
• Critical Control Point Checks, daily weight checks of packaging materials
• ATP/Allergen Swab testing, environmental swabbing
• Participate in GMP audits
• Conduct inspections as needed, review packaging paperwork, conduct daily checks, perform plant walk-throughs
• Review out-of-specification products when necessary
• Maintain inventory of supplies, and additional duties as assigned

Skills that will make you successful

• Promotes efficiency and safety by maintaining a clean and well-organized work environment
• Strong computer skills and comfortable with technology
• Promotes teamwork, possess a good attitude, and exhibits flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as neededEnsures compliance with FSSC, Organic, GFCO, and other relevant standards
• Ability to read, write and speak English

Experiences that will support your success

• 1 year of quality experience within a food manufacturing environment is highly preferred
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary for this role is $27.00 per hour.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.