Quality Assurance Technician 1st Shift - DeKalb, IL

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. 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, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Want to make an impact?

Proactive individual with initiative and ability to work as a contributing team member, as well as individually with little or no supervision or direction. The individual should be able to perform the primary duties; responsibilities listed below and are flexible to perform other duties as necessary. The individual should be able to follow the guidelines and frequency of checks.

Ways you will make a difference

1. Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

2. Adheres to all FPC established GMP's.

3. Performs quality checks of work in progress and finish product through inspection and laboratory analysis.

4. Conducts analytical testing - pH and Chlorine.

5. Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to FPC safety methods.

6. Conducts Critical Control Point Checks - Metal Detection

7. Conducts daily weight checks packaging material.

8. Conducts ATP / Allergen Swab test on after equipment clean during shift

9. Quarterly Environmental swabs

10. Participates in plant's GMP audit as needed

11. Participates in Glass, Brittle Plastic Inspection as needed

12. Review of packaging paperwork

13. Conduct daily temperature checks

14. Performs plant walk-through at the beginning and end of respective shifts

15. Places product which is out of specification on a quality hold status as necessary.

16. Maintains inventory of all supplies for the laboratory.

17. Back-up to Quality Control Lab Technician his / her absence.

18. Other duties as assigned.

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

Skills that will make you successful

1. Ability to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

2. Ability to speak, write and read English.

3. Be at work as scheduled and in a timely manner.

4. Good analytical skills as well as written and verbal communication skills.

5. Maintains a clean and neat work area.

6. Ability to work overtime as needed.

7. Ability to work scheduled shift.

8. Promotes teamwork, possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform task as needed.

9. Spreadsheet and database Knowledge (Microsoft Excel)

10. Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety, quality and other relevant requirements.

11. Ensures compliance with FSSC 22000

Experiences that will support your success

Must have at least one year of food quality experience (food manufacturing environment)

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.

Compensation

$27.00 hourly