Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd Shift

The Fresh Factory • Carol Stream, IL

259d

About The Position

At the Fresh Factory, we've built a platform to accelerate the growth of emerging food and beverage brands. We are vertically integrated from the farm to the shelf and offer services above and beyond traditional manufacturing, becoming a trusted growth partner for leading brands. We are growing quickly, adding exciting new products, processes, and packaging capabilities. Thanks to this growth, we are looking to add more Quality Assurance Technicians to our team. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that all products manufactured at The Fresh Factory conform to food safety and quality specifications. This role will help drive operational improvements in food safety and quality by demonstrating best practices in GMPs, monitoring and verifying CCPs, and maintaining the company's and our customers' high standards for production. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work with multiple departments including Operations, Maintenance, Warehouse & Logistics, and Research & Development
• Ability to use a computer and tablet
• Must speak, read and write English
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Test and release finished product samples
• Monitor key processing Critical Control Points
• Periodically test packaging integrity, fill weights, and fill levels
• Inspect finished goods packaging
• Collect retain samples
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and release equipment for use
• Perform environmental monitoring swabs, read and record results
• Inspect and document the condition of inbound and outbound trucks
• Participate in regular Food Safety Team meetings
• Ensure the plant is audit ready (SQF, Organic, FDA, and customer audits)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, voluntary coverage (STD, LTD, Life)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Great working environment
• Culture of trust
• Growth opportunities for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees