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Ferrara · 8 hours ago

Quality Tech - 1st Shift

Forest Park, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$27/hr - $27/hr

1+ years exp

Ferrara is a company focused on quality and food safety. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that quality standards are met, conducting lab checks, and collaborating with production to address QA issues.

ConfectioneryFood and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Adheres to all company policies and procedures

Guides and leads quality and food safety standards

Performs plant GMP audit and corrects findings on the floor

Determines root cause analysis when there are quality deviations and reports on holds

Performs quality checks for QA programs in the facility

Ensures compliance with BRC standards through internal auditing

Perform analytical lab calibrations and verifications

Executes all process in accordance with company standard operating procedures and GMP and adherence to HACCP, GMP, and FFC safety methods

Conducts analytical testing following laboratory standardized methods

Manages Critical Control Point verifications and confirms compliance to HACCP requirements

Performs packaging inspections for startup and throughout the shift

Conducts thorough changeover inspections utilizing ATP swabs

Participates in glass, brittle plastic Inspection

Reviews in-process paperwork ensuring compliance to GDP requirements

Takes initiative and suggest improvements

Accountable for full compliance with safety, quality and other relevant requirements

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

GMP knowledgeFood safety knowledgeAnalytical lab skillsHACCP complianceFSSC ISO 22000 knowledgeTeamwork promotionPeer coachingCommunication skills

Required

Ability to work overtime

Ability to work varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs

Adheres to all company policies and procedures

Guides and leads quality and food safety standards

Performs plant GMP audit and corrects findings on the floor

Determines root cause analysis when there are quality deviations and reports on holds

Performs quality checks for QA programs in the facility

Ensures compliance with BRC standards through internal auditing

Perform analytical lab calibrations and verifications

Executes all process in accordance with company standard operating procedures and GMP and adherence to HACCP, GMP, and FFC safety methods

Conducts analytical testing following laboratory standardized methods

Manages Critical Control Point verifications and confirms compliance to HACCP requirements

Performs packaging inspections for startup and throughout the shift

Conducts thorough changeover inspections utilizing ATP swabs

Participates in glass, brittle plastic Inspection

Reviews in-process paperwork ensuring compliance to GDP requirements

Takes initiative and suggest improvements

Accountable for full compliance with safety, quality and other relevant requirements

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

Must have an HS Diploma or GED

Required knowledge of food processing and food safety

1 – 3 years minimum in food or pharmaceutical industries in QA/QC

Preferred

Recent College Graduates (Food Science, Chemistry, or related field highly preferred but NOT required)

Knowledge of FSSC ISO 22000 or similar

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

A 401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

An annual bonus based on company performance

Company

Ferrara

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Ferrara is a confectionery company that offers sweet snacking.

Founded in 1908

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.ferrara.com

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