Ferrara · 7 hours ago
Quality Assurance Tech-Overnight Shift
Bellwood, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$27/hr - $27.75/hr
1+ years expFerrara is a company focused on delivering quality products, and they are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure that quality standards and programs are met. The technician will conduct analytical lab checks and collaborate with production to resolve QA issues.
ConfectioneryFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
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 BRC 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 FFC safety methods
Conducts Critical Control Point verifications and confirms compliance to HARPC requirements
Conducts packaging inspections for startup 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
Qualification
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
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 BRC 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 FFC safety methods
Conducts Critical Control Point verifications and confirms compliance to HARPC requirements
Conducts packaging inspections for startup 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
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
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
Preferred
Recent College Graduates (Food Science, Chemistry, or related field highly preferred but NOT required)
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
A 401(k)
Paid time off (PTO)
Annual bonus based on company performance
Company
Ferrara
Ferrara is a confectionery company that offers sweet snacking.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-10-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Marco Capurso
Chief Executive Officer
Sandi Santa Ana
¡UNIDOS! LatinX BRG (Business Resource Group) Co-Founder/Co-Lead
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