Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Tech - Manteno, IL


This 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: 2nd


Job Summary

Essential 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 Operation

b. 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 Needed

• Working 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 Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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