Quality Technician 1st and 3rd Shift only

Pure's Food Specialties, LLC.; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k Plan

Short term disability

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Pure's Food Specialties, LLC. is seeking a dedicated Quality Technician for 2nd shift to safeguard food safety and quality across manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes adherence to GMPs, HACCP, ISO 13485 and FDA regulations while supporting continuous improvement and precise documentation.

You will participate in sampling, testing, and reporting, ensuring customer requirements are met and playing a key role in maintaining product quality on site.

Qualifications

• Education in basic sciences or college science coursework.
• Training in HACCP and GFSI standards like BRC or SQF.
• Strong written, mathematical and critical thinking skills.
• Computer proficiency including spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Protect food safety by sampling, testing and documenting to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP and food safety standards across operations.
• Report findings to supervisor and participate in shift-change communications.
• Support daily bakery inspections and material supplier monitoring.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Quality mindset

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

College science courses

Tools

Thermometers

Metal detectors

X-ray devices

Scales

Gauges

Calipers

Rulers

Moisture analyzers

Ovens

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our team on 2nd shifts. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our manufacturing processes and products meet the highest quality standards. Your expertise will help maintain compliance with industry regulations such as ISO 13485, FDA regulations, and ISO 9001, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment focused on precision, safety, and excellence.

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our team on 2nd shifts. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our manufacturing processes and products meet the highest quality standards. Your expertise will help maintain compliance with industry regulations such as ISO 13485, FDA regulations, and ISO 9001, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment focused on precision, safety, and excellence.

Role And Responsibilities

• The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician has the primary responsibility for protecting the food by conducting food safety and quality sampling, testing, and documentation to meet all regulatory, customer and Pures Foods requirements.
• The QA Technician is responsible for conducting food safety and quality assurance procedures to ensure Pures Food Specialties, LLC is in compliance with best practices for food safety and quality.
• The QA Technician reports to the QA Manager. Responsible for meeting all applicable food regulations (international, national, state, and local) Responsible for sampling, testing, and documentation of the procedures, records, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Works to maintain the safety, legality and quality of each food and the processes used in their manufacture.
• Responsible for meeting and exceeding customer requirements Works to reduce customer/consumer complaints for foods manufactured on site Reports food safety and quality issues to their supervisor Authorized to hold product based on food safety or quality non-conformance Participates in daily food evaluation to identify possible defects Participates in physical bakery inspections on a weekly basis on each area (pest control, operational methods, maintenance for food safety, sanitation, personnel practices, etc.)
• Selects food items for analysis at specified stages in the production process for evaluating compliance to specification
• Able to use the following instrumentation/measuring deviceso Thermometerso Metal detectorso X-ray deviceso Calculatorso Scaleso Gaugeso Caliperso Rulerso Moisture analyzerso Ovens
• Responsible for assuring materials are received from approved suppliers and conducts raw material supplier performance monitoring
• Participates in the Environmental Monitoring Programs (i.e., collecting swab samples, using the ATP system)
• Able to print finished food case labels (as appropriate to the bakery or kitchen)
• Ensures appropriate communication of food safety/QA issues with Production Supervisors and QA Technicians at shift change Other duties may be assigned, and QA Technician is expected to effectively manage and execute changes.

Requirements

• Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level Effective work ethic and good communications skills
• High School Diploma, some college science courses or experience in the food industry
• Training in HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points)
• Training in a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF
• Good writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills
• Experience in computers including spreadsheets.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly required to climb, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Use a computer keyboard and monitor more than 25% of total work time.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, and extreme cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is often moderate to loud. Ability to work different shifts and weekend.
• This job description should not be viewed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities related to your position.
• Your position will necessitate performing duties and tasks that are not outlined herein.
• There are no guarantees as to the nature and scope of the work performed by this position.
• The company retains the right to change an employee’s position or job description at any time.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
• 401k Plan
• Short term disability available
• Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick leave

Hours & Schedule (1st and 3rd Shift available)

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday to Friday (Weekends if needed. Team provides rotation)
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM Monday to Friday (Weekends if needed. Team provides rotation)

EEO Statement

Pure’s is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.

Salary Description

$19.75/hr to $23.35