Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd Shift

The Fresh Factory • Carol Stream, IL

1d • $18 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Schedule: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm Location: On-site in Carol Stream, IL Pay: $18-26/hr, depending on experience & skillset, plus $0.25 differential for 2nd shift Benefits We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Voluntary STD, LTD, and Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Holiday pay A culture of trust and growth opportunities

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Voluntary STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday pay
• A culture of trust and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees