Quality Technician Overnight Shift

Ferrara; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Technician for the overnight shift. This role is crucial for maintaining quality assurance standards and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. You will conduct analytical testing, perform quality checks, and guide the team in adhering to best practices. The company offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. If you are passionate about quality assurance and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Annual Performance Bonus

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food processing and safety is essential.
• 1-3 years of QA/QC experience in food or pharmaceutical industries.

Responsibilities

• Conducts quality checks and ensures compliance with safety standards.
• Performs root cause analysis for quality deviations.

Skills

Laboratory Equipment Operation

GMPs/SOPs Knowledge

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Teamwork Promotion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree in Food Science or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Job Location: Bellwood

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that quality standards and programs are being met. The technician will conduct analytical lab checks and work collaboratively with production to solve QA issues.

Skills that will make you successful

• Must have knowledge of operating basic laboratory equipment
• Required knowledge of GMPs/SOPs
• Strong communication skills
• Confident in communicating and coaching
• Peer coaching acceptance required
• Promotes teamwork
• Good analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Be at work as scheduled and in a timely manner

Ways you will make a difference

• Adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Be a guide and leader for quality and food safety standards
• Performs plant GMP audit and corrects findings on the floor
• Determine root cause analysis when there are quality deviations and report on holds
• Performs quality checks for QA programs in the facility
• Ensures compliance with FSSC ISO 22000 standards through internal auditing
• Perform analytical lab calibrations and verifications
• Conducts analytical testing following laboratory standardized methods
• Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to Ferrara safety methods
• Conducts Critical Control Point verifications and confirms compliance to HACCP requirements
• Conducts packaging inspections for start up and throughout the shift
• Conducts through changeover inspections utilizing ATP swabs
• Participates in glass, brittle plastic Inspection
• Review of in-process paperwork ensuring compliance to GDP requirements
• Able to take initiative and suggest improvements
• Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety, quality and other relevant requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Experiences that will support your success

• Recent College Graduates (Food Science, Chemistry, or related field highly preferred but NOT required). Must have an HS Diploma or GED.
• Required knowledge of food processing and food safety; food or pharmaceutical industry experience; 1 – 3 years minimum in food or pharmaceutical industries in QA/QC
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.

Compensation

$27.00 per hour, plus a .75 cent per hour shift differential for overnights.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Manufacturing