Quality Technician I - 3rd Shift

Makers Pride • Des Plaines, IL

6d

About The Position

The Quality Technician I ensures that food safety requirements within the Quality Monitoring Scheme are met and that regulatory, customer, and company quality initiatives are maintained. The role performs quality checks on production lines, identifies and reports discrepancies, verifies product requirements, completes documentation, and supports food safety and quality processes in a manufacturing environment. The position is for 3rd shift; a shift differential is offered for 2nd- and 3rd-shift opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 months of experience as a Quality Assurance Technician.
• Good attention to detail and ability to spot defects on fast-moving production lines.
• Ability to develop a basic understanding of how machinery affects product quality and what adjustments may correct certain conditions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, including fractions, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with coworkers, employees from other departments, and supervisors.
• Experience with the MS Office Suite.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally and stand or sit for lengthy durations.
• Ability to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Post-high-school education.
• One year of experience as a QA Technician or in another technical department.
• Ability to speak, write, and comprehend Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely, accurate quality checks on production lines every hour, frequently covering three lines at a time.
• Bring Quality Monitoring Scheme discrepancies to the Supervisor or Quality Manager, including issues involving HACCP, allergens, sanitation, GMP, foreign material, and hold procedures.
• Ensure products meet legal and customer requirements described in the Bluebook for each product.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time each day.
• Perform tasks to maintain 5-S and keep work areas clean.
• Keep information about operations, products, customers, and production details confidential.
• Maintain instrumentation and equipment in good condition and store it appropriately.
• Label, store, and organize samples and product retentions.
• Follow hold procedures for non-conforming materials or products.
• Perform HACCP and Preventive Controls checks and tasks as needed.
• Assist with test runs and new product trials as needed.
• Perform other audits and inspections as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Follow site leadership's safety processes and procedures.

Benefits

• Health benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment for full-time employees.
• Dental benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment for full-time employees.
• 401(k) benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment for full-time employees.
• Wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment for full-time employees.
• Discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED