Quality Technician - 1st Shift

Hearthside Food Solutions; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 24,946 - 35,530; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Bonus Opportunities

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short & Long-term Disability

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Quality Technician to ensure food safety and quality standards are met. In this pivotal role, you will conduct quality checks on production lines, address discrepancies, and maintain compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a commitment to quality and safety. Join a company known for its exceptional growth and a culture that empowers personal development and teamwork. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about maintaining high standards, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience as a Quality Assurance Technician required.
• Good attention to detail and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks on production lines every hour.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Mathematical Calculations

Quality Assurance

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Romeoville, 1001 W. Crossroads Pkwy, Romeoville, Illinois, United States of America Req #5211

Monday, March 31, 2025

What We Want to Give You:

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

Hours of Operation:

1st Shift

Job Summary:

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that all elements of food safety within the Quality Monitoring Scheme are being met. Ensures that all regulatory, customer, and company quality initiatives are being met and maintained.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform Quality checks on production lines in a timely and accurate fashion every hour per line. (Will frequently be responsible for 3 lines at any given time).
• Brings discrepancies with the QMS to the attention of Supervisor or Quality Manager. These discrepancies are but not limited to HACCP programs, Allergen programs, Sanitation procedures, GMP findings, Foreign Material findings, and HOLD procedures.
• Ensure that product being produced meets all legal and customer requirements as outlined in the Bluebook for each product.
• Complete paperwork in a timely and accurate fashion each day.
• Perform required tasks to maintain 5-S and keep work areas clean.
• Keep all information pertaining to our operations (products, customers, production details, etc.) confidential.
• Maintain instrumentation and equipment in good condition and store appropriately.
• Label, store, and organize samples and product retentions.
• Follow Hold Procedures for all non-conforming materials or product.
• Perform HACCP and Preventive Controls checks/tasks as needed.
• Assist in test runs and new product trials as needed.
• Perform other audits or inspections as required.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Minimal Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Required – 3 months of experience as a Quality Assurance Technician.
• Preferred – 1 year of experience as a QA Technician or other Technical department.
• Must have good attention to detail and be able to spot defects on fast-moving production lines.
• Must be able to gain a basic understanding of how different machinery operates as it relates to the quality of the product and adjustments that need to be made to correct certain conditions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak, write, and comprehend English. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Must be able to perform simple mathematic calculations, including working with fractions, ratios and percentages.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal communications and work collaboratively with co-workers, employees from other departments, and superiors.
• Experience with MS Office Suite is required (Outlook, Excel). SAP experience preferred.
• Follow all safety processes and procedures set forth by site leadership.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally and stand or sit for lengthy durations.
• Must be able to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.
• Manufacturing environment - exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
• This is a refrigerated/frozen facility with temperatures in the 32-to-40-degree range.
• Team environment - must be able to work well with others and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Starting Pay: $21.95/hr., a shift differential is offered for 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world’s leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 25 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.

Hearthside’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day! We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.

Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.