QA Technician - 3rd shift

Rich Products Corporation•Crest Hill, IL

11d•$22 - $26

About The Position

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. Purpose Statement The QA Technician's purpose is to assure food safety through HACCP compliance monitoring, implementing corrective actions and reporting of deviations to the QA Manager.

Requirements

High School or GED Required.
Related work experience.
Experience in QA Testing: Viscosity, pH, allergen test kits and swabs, ATP swabs, environmental monitoring swabs.
Ability to constructively deal with change and pressure.
Willing to continue training/education as necessary.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to use a full range of motion in both arms, hands, and legs.
Ability to use senses to evaluate product for sensory testing.
Ability to operate normal laboratory equipment.
Attention to detail is required.

Nice To Haves

One year experience in commercial food processing preferred.
PC skills include strong knowledge of Windows operating system, and applications to include Microsoft Word and Excel, and knowledge of iPads preferred.
Knowledge of SAP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Document test results and communicate out of spec results with QA and Production leadership.
Collect capability study data (data collection) for new and existing product codes.
Perform QA tasks including product sampling, line monitoring, auditing, and calibrations to ensure compliance to specifications.
Place ingredients and finished goods on hold, as directed by the QA Leadership.
Investigate the root cause of defects in raw and finished products and implement corrective actions.
Maintain and promote a quality culture through driving GMP compliance.
Maintain a well-organized and clean work area.
Use Patrol Suite and SAP for data entry.
Submit written reports for foreign material findings, holds, and other incidents.
Comply with all safety procedures while working in a manufacturing environment including LOTO.