Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Tech - Manteno, ILThis role performs testing on food products, ingredients, and production lines ensuring prompt communication of any concerns with other departments regarding compliance to Quality Standards. This individual must be self-motivated, have strong leadership skills and work well in a team setting.Pay: $20 - $23 Industry: Food Manufacturing Location: Manteno, IL Shift: 2ndJob SummaryEssential Duties and Responsibilities:1. Ensure that all products are food safe & quality ready for all customers.2. Continuously monitors and conducts routine Quality & Food Safety checks for defects and logs results.a. Level I – Proficient in Bakery Line Operation and ability to handle all QA tasks on the required frequencies for 2 or more lines consistently in the Baking Operationb. Level II – Proficient in Bakery and Topping Line Operation with the ability to handle all QA tasks on the required frequencies for 3 or more lines consistently in the Baking Operation.c. Level III - Proficient in Bakery and Topping Line Operation with the ability to handle 5 or more lines* consistently in the Baking Operation or Topping plus select Baking lines as needed.3. Inspects packaging, labels, date codes, shelf life, and performs tests on incoming ingredients and/or production lines.a. Level I – Physical product testing (weights & measures)What's NeededWorking knowledge of food safety systems (SQF, HACCP, GMPs) and customer quality portals.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate across multiple departments.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.What's in it for me?Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.Chance to develop skills in food manufacturing and quality assurance.Stable employment with consistent hours.Workplace safety and health are prioritized.Potential for career growth within the organization.Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:Medical and Prescription Drug PlansDental PlanSupplemental Life InsuranceShort Term Disability Insurance401(k)