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QA Technician-Day Shift
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Ferrara
Work Location: IL - Bellwood Bellwood, IL
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.
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
Be a guide and leader for quality and food safety standards
Performs plant GMP audit and corrects findings on the floor
Determine root cause analysis when there are quality deviations and report 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
Conducts analytical testing following laboratory standardized methods
Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to FFC safety methods
Conducts Critical Control Point verifications and confirms compliance to HARPC requirements
Conducts packaging inspections for startup and throughout the shift
Conducts through changeover inspections utilizing ATP swabs
Participates in glass, brittle plastic Inspection
Review of in-process paperwork ensuring compliance to GDP requirements
Able to take initiative and suggest improvements
Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety, quality and other relevant requirements
Other duties as assigned
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
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
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. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR
Compensation $27.00 per hour.
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QA Technician-Day Shift
role at
Ferrara
Work Location: IL - Bellwood Bellwood, IL
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.
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
Be a guide and leader for quality and food safety standards
Performs plant GMP audit and corrects findings on the floor
Determine root cause analysis when there are quality deviations and report 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
Conducts analytical testing following laboratory standardized methods
Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to FFC safety methods
Conducts Critical Control Point verifications and confirms compliance to HARPC requirements
Conducts packaging inspections for startup and throughout the shift
Conducts through changeover inspections utilizing ATP swabs
Participates in glass, brittle plastic Inspection
Review of in-process paperwork ensuring compliance to GDP requirements
Able to take initiative and suggest improvements
Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety, quality and other relevant requirements
Other duties as assigned
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
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
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. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR
Compensation $27.00 per hour.
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