Lead Quality & Food Safety (QFS) Technician

Farmer's Fridge • Chicago, IL

31d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Quality and Food Safety (QFS) Technicians will fill an essential role in the monitoring and advancement of our food safety and quality programs. Through daily process checks the Lead QFS Techs will ensure the integrity of all of our products, so that our customers can always enjoy them with full confidence and satisfaction.

Requirements

• At least 1+ years of work experience in quality and/or food safety
• Working knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, and Food Safety requirements
• Able to work in a 40°F environment for a full shift; standing and walking
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable using a computer tablet
• Ability to think on your feet and know when to escalate and ask for help
• Ability to stay organized and be flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to utilize Gmail, Google Sheets, and Google Forms
• Ability to read, speak and write in English required
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn on the job and share knowledge with other team members
• Takes direction well and asks thoughtful questions

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Support QFS Techs by being the first point of contact on the floor
• Verify daily quality and food safety activities are completed and documented
• Train new hires and support cross-training for other employees
• Execute verification activities as delegated by the QFS Supervisor
• Keep QA Office and supplies organized & communicate needs to the QFS Supervisor
• Backup coverage for QFS as needed
• Support master sanitation and emergency projects as needed (ie. HVAC issues, etc.)

Benefits

• Enjoy free lunch every day! An annual value of $4,000!
• Competitive Salary & 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Traditional benefits for full-time hourly – Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term, and Long Term Disability
• Equity available to full-time employees after 1 year of employment
• Generous sick leave & PTO policy
• Up to 10 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees