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Ferrara Quality Control Technician, 1st Shift - Forest Park, IL in Forest Park, Illinois
466915BR
Auto req ID:
466915BR
Company:
Ferrara
Job Code:
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Job Description:
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Position requires the ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs. Hours are 4:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Want to make an impact?
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
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
Position Title:
Quality Control Technician, 1st Shift - Forest Park, IL
Job Category:
Technician
Minimum Education Required:
High School/GED
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other:
City*:
Forest Park
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Skills that will make you successful
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
Experiences that will support your success
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
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
Compensation
$27 hourly
State*:
Illinois