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The Jel Sert Company · 1 month ago

QC Specialist

West Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$25/hr - $25.50/hr

3+ years exp

The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages for nearly a century. They are seeking a QC Specialist responsible for Quality Control auditing of finished goods and manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Food and BeverageManufacturingRetail

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Responsible for data entry, managing and utilizing date information within Company databases

Presiding over facility sanitation practices, performing inspection of equipment, and or manufacturing processes

Conformance to GMP guidelines and all company policies/procedures

Inspection of Finished Goods, representing Medical Foods, Dietary Supplements and other high-profile contract customer products

Identify non-conforming conditions within the manufacturing environment and with products and materials per their compliance to food safety and food quality

Responsible for placing non-conforming products and materials or products that do not conform to specifications into hold status

Ensure appropriate communication of food Safety and Quality issues with Production Supervisors, Managers and other facility personnel as required

Initiates investigations into the causes of material or product non-conformances, gathering pertinent information (documents, interviews, graphic and physical evidence, etc), without prompt from Supervisor

Investigates customer complaints with guidance from Supervisor

Perform audits based on SQF guidelines: Hard Plastic, Processing Line, X-Ray, etc

Make suggestions to improve plant safety, food safety and product quality

Make suggestions on how to increase efficiency and cost savings within the department and actively participate in implementation of own or other’s ideas

Gather finished good samples per program requirements

Provide hands-on training to plant employees as directed

Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

Quality control experienceGMPHACCPSQFInternal auditingData entry skillsAnalytical skillsBilingual EnglishBilingual SpanishProactive behaviorBasic math skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkConflict resolution

Required

3-5 years' quality control experience in the food/beverage industry

Knowledge of one or more of the following is desirable: GMP's, HACCP, SQF, FDA of USDA regulations for foods and beverages

Internal auditing, CAPA investigations and training of personnel a plus

Must be able to complete a skills assessment test to assess basic skills needed in the position

Good Computer skills (e-mail, internet use, basic skills in MS excel, MS word, and MS Power Point)

Good written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish are required

Ability to work in a team based environment

Ability to work independently

Proactive behavior (take initiatives/make suggestions/follow up with limited Supervision)

Good analytical skills (observation, attention to detail, problem solving)

Desire to learn, take on challenges and responsibilities. Cross training in other Quality Areas such as Incoming Inspection/Lab. Flexibility to adapt to change

Basic math skills: Arithmetic, percentages, ratios, measurements

Ability to multi task, organize and prioritize tasks

Good conflict resolution and interpersonal skills

Identify and communicate unsafe work conditions to Supervisor