Quality Technician I- 3rd Shift

Makers Pride • Geneva, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring food safety elements within the Quality Monitoring Scheme are met and that regulatory, customer, and company quality initiatives are maintained. The role performs routine production-line quality checks, identifies and escalates discrepancies, verifies products against legal and customer requirements, and completes related documentation. It also supports HACCP and Preventive Controls tasks, audits, test runs, and product trials while maintaining equipment, samples, and clean work areas.

This is a third-shift role in a refrigerated/frozen manufacturing facility with temperatures ranging from 32 to 40 degrees. The environment includes exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures and requires collaborative, professional communication. The employee must be able to work necessary overtime and across shifts based on staffing needs and customer demand. Work authorization sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 months of experience as a Quality Assurance Technician.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to spot defects on fast-moving production lines.
• Ability to gain a basic understanding of machinery operation as it relates to product quality and corrective adjustments.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak, write, and comprehend English.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, including fractions, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal communication and collaborate with coworkers, employees from other departments, and superiors.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally and stand or sit for lengthy durations.
• Ability to work necessary overtime and across shifts based on staffing needs and customer demand.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a QA Technician or in another technical department.
• Bilingual Spanish.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely and accurate quality checks on production lines every hour per line, frequently covering three lines at a time.
• Bring Quality Monitoring Scheme discrepancies to the attention of the Supervisor or Quality Manager, including issues involving HACCP, allergens, sanitation, GMP, foreign material, and hold procedures.
• Ensure products meet legal and customer requirements outlined in the Bluebook for each product.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time each day.
• Perform required 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 or inspections as required.
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.
• Follow safety processes and procedures set forth by site leadership.

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.
• Eligibility for a 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