Quality Technician I- 3rd Shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team • Geneva, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that food-safety elements within the Quality Monitoring Scheme are met and that regulatory, customer, and company quality initiatives are maintained. The role performs production-line quality checks, verifies products against legal and customer requirements, completes required records, and supports food-safety programs, audits, and product trials. The position is based in a refrigerated and frozen manufacturing facility, with temperatures ranging from 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 months of experience as a Quality Assurance Technician.
• Strong attention to detail and 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 adjustments needed to correct conditions.
• 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 communicate well and collaborate with coworkers, employees from other departments, and superiors.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally and stand or sit for lengthy durations.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with machines, varying noise levels, and temperatures of 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the location; work-authorization sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform timely and accurate quality checks on production lines every hour, frequently covering three lines at a time.
• Bring discrepancies with the Quality Monitoring Scheme to the attention of a Supervisor or Quality Manager, including issues related to 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.
• 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 required by the supervisor.
• Follow safety processes and procedures established by site leadership.
• Work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, including across shifts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees beginning on the 90th day of employment, including health, dental, 401k, and wellness benefits.
• Eligible 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