Quality Technician 2nd Shift

Ferrara; 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 company performance

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking a Quality Technician in Forest Park, Illinois. This role involves ensuring product quality and compliance by following established guidelines while effectively communicating quality concerns. Applicants should have 1 year of quality experience in a food manufacturing environment and a commitment to safety.

Ferrara offers comprehensive benefits, including health and dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off. The compensation for this position is $27.00 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of quality experience within a food manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Perform quality checks and conduct testing safely.
• Conduct inspections, review packaging paperwork, and perform daily checks.

Skills

Computer skills

Promotes teamwork

Ability to read, write and speak English

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Job description

Work Location: Forest Park

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: 4:00 pm – 4:30 am

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 needed.
• Ensures 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 plus $1.00 per hour shift differential.