Job Details
Job Location: Forest Park
Forest Park, Il
Want to make an impact?
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that quality standards and programs are being met. The technician will conduct analytical lab checks and work collaboratively with production to solve QA issues.
Ways you will make a difference
Adheres to all company policies and procedures
Guides and leadsquality and food safety standards
Performs plant GMP audit and corrects findings on the floor
Determines root cause analysis when there are quality deviations and reports on holds
Performs quality checks for QA programs in the facility
Ensures compliance with BRC standards through internal auditing
Perform analytical lab calibrations and verifications
Executes all process in accordance with company standard operating procedures and GMP and adherence to HACCP, GMP, and FFC safety methods
Conducts analytical testing following laboratory standardized methods
ManagesCritical Control Point verifications and confirms compliance to HACCP requirements
Performspackaging inspections for startup and throughout the shift
Conducts thoroughchangeover inspections utilizing ATP swabs
Participates in glass, brittle plastic Inspection
Reviewsin-process paperwork ensuring compliance to GDP requirements
Takes initiative and suggest improvements
Accountable for full compliance with safety, quality and other relevant requirements
Other duties as assigned
Maintainexpectationsforcreatinghighqualityandfoodsafeproductsthroughcompliancewithregulatoryrequirementsandbyupholdingastrongqualityculture.
Skills that will make you successful
Must have knowledge of operating basic laboratory equipment
Required knowledge of GMPs/SOPs
Strong communication skills
Confident in communicating and coaching
Peer coaching acceptance required
Promotes teamwork
Good analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Be at work as scheduled and in a timely manner
Experiences that will support your success
Recent College Graduates (Food Science, Chemistry, or related field highly preferred but NOT required). Must have an HS Diploma or GED.
Required knowledge of food processing and food safety; food or pharmaceutical industry experience; 1 - 3 years minimum in food or pharmaceutical industries in QA/QC
Knowledge of FSSC ISO 22000 or similar
Ferrara's success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara- .
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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