Quality Control Technician, 1st Shift

Ferrara•Forest Park, IL

22h•$27•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician position exists to review quality and food safety processes and procedures and ensure that the finished product is in compliance with company standard and government regulation. The essence of the role covers not only processes of sampling, swabbing, and product testing, but also development of documentation and techniques which guarantee satisfactory quality of products and services. Ways you will make a difference

Requirements

Strengths in following detailed instructions
Ability to read, write and understand English
Effective communication, interpersonal, technical, and problem solving skills
Ability to work in fast paced environment and handle multiple priorities
Collaborate and work in a team environment
Must have an advanced knowledge of quality equipment
2 years of previous related experience in a food manufacturing setting
Operational understanding of manufacturing processes
Demonstrated ability to operate machinery
Mechanical aptitude
Solid computer skills in Microsoft Office with SAP experience preferred
High school or GED graduate, college courses in Sciences preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily paperwork (tracking, issuing deviations, filing, etc.) and computer entry
Assists with setting up and preparing for the Product Evaluation System Meeting (PES), Quality Assurance Review (QAR), reviewing and sampling of product from the facility
Reviews film, cartons, and cases for accuracy from in-coming material shipments and documents findings in system
Completes verification/calibration of lab equipment; such as: thermometers, moisture analyzer, and package leak detectors
Collects environmental, validation and allergen swabs as needed
Prepares samples for shipping or courier pick-up
Uses good time management and decision making skills in order to assist key personnel to resolve or minimize out-of-specification conditions and foreign substance contamination of raw materials, in-process, and finished products through observation, identification, notification, documentation, isolation, audit, and disposition
Conducts assists and coordinates data collection for Corporate projects, special projects, trials, or studies as required
Assists in development, implementation and monitoring of ongoing food safety programs
Maintains various Food Safety (Sanitation, Quality, Pest Control, HACCP) data, manuals, documents, and files
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety practices and HACCP procedures. Properly complete all HACCP and quality check documents
Attend all required plant/team meetings and training sessions
Keep your work area in a clean and orderly manner at all times
Aid in maintaining and monitoring Hold and Release Program