Quality Technician 1st and 3rd Shift only

Pures Food Specialties LLC•Northlake, IL

22h•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our team on 2nd shifts. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our manufacturing processes and products meet the highest quality standards. Your expertise will help maintain compliance with industry regulations such as ISO 13485, FDA regulations, and ISO 9001, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment focused on precision, safety, and excellence.

Requirements

Effective work ethic and good communications skills.
High School Diploma, some college science courses or experience in the food industry.
Training in HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points).
Training in a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF.
Good writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills.
Experience in computers including spreadsheets.
Regularly required to climb, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
Use a computer keyboard and monitor more than 25% of total work time.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work different shifts and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Able to use the following instrumentation/measuring devices: Thermometers, Metal detectors, X-ray devices, Calculators, Scales, Gauges, Calipers, Rulers, Moisture analyzers, Ovens.

Responsibilities

Protecting the food by conducting food safety and quality sampling, testing, and documentation to meet all regulatory, customer and Pures Foods requirements.
Conducting food safety and quality assurance procedures to ensure Pures Food Specialties, LLC is in compliance with best practices for food safety and quality.
Sampling, testing, and documentation of the procedures, records, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Maintaining the safety, legality and quality of each food and the processes used in their manufacture.
Meeting and exceeding customer requirements.
Reducing customer/consumer complaints for foods manufactured on site.
Reporting food safety and quality issues to their supervisor.
Holding product based on food safety or quality non-conformance.
Participating in daily food evaluation to identify possible defects.
Participating in physical bakery inspections on a weekly basis on each area (pest control, operational methods, maintenance for food safety, sanitation, personnel practices, etc.).
Selecting food items for analysis at specified stages in the production process for evaluating compliance to specification.
Assuring materials are received from approved suppliers and conducting raw material supplier performance monitoring.
Participating in the Environmental Monitoring Programs (i.e., collecting swab samples, using the ATP system).
Printing finished food case labels (as appropriate to the bakery or kitchen).
Ensuring appropriate communication of food safety/QA issues with Production Supervisors and QA Technicians at shift change.
Effectively managing and executing changes.