Quality Technican 1st shift - Forest Park, IL

VetJobs; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

dental insurance

401(k)

paid time off (PTO)

annual bonus

Job summary

VetJobs via Ferrara is seeking a Quality Technician for our Forest Park, Illinois facility. The role requires adherence to GMPs, quality checks, and environmental swabbing, with overtime and varying start times as needed due to production demands.

Qualifications include 1 year in a food-manufacturing quality role and a High School/GED or equivalent. We offer health and dental insurance, a 401(k), PTO, and performance-based annual bonus.

Qualifications

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

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 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

Clean work environment

Computer skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

English proficiency

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On‑Site at the location detailed in the job post.

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

Attention Military Affiliated Job Seekers

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 needed
• Ensures compliance with FSSC, Organic, GFCO, and other relevant standards
• Ability to read, write and speak English

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• a 401(k)
• paid time off (PTO)
• an annual bonus based on company performance

The salary for this role is $27.00 per hour.

City* Forest Park

State* Illinois

Job_Category Technician

Job Code Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor Ferrara