THIS ROLE IS A SPECIFIC QUALITY ASSURANCE ROLE, WORKING WITH GMP'S/SOP'S/HACCP'S IN A MANUFACTURING PLANT. WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR MACHINE OPERATORS, FORKLIFT DRIVERS, PICKERS, PACKERS, ETC FOR THIS SPECIFIC ROLE. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SPECIFIC BACKGROUND IN A QUALITY ASSURANCE ROLE IN A MANUFACTURING PLANT!!!

***After 6 months, your hourly rate moves up to $22.05/hr!!!***

***THIS IS A ROTATING SHIFT, 4AM-4PM (WORK 2 DAYS, OFF 2 DAYS, WORK 3 DAYS, OFF TWO DAYS), PAID WEEKLY, 2 WEEKENDS OFF PER MONTH!!!***

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.

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

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 start up 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

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

Our diverse portfolio of nearly 35 brands includes SweeTARTS®, Trolli®, BRACH'S®, Black Forest® and NERDS®, along with iconic favorites like Lemonhead®, Red Hots® and Now and Later®. Ferrara also manages the Keebler® and Famous Amos® businesses for The Ferrero Group. Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has an operational network of 20 locations in North America that includes manufacturing, distribution and R&D facilities. Learn more at www.ferrarausa.com.EQUAL OPPORTUNITYWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen?
• This is a DAY, rotating shift (2/2/3/2) from 4am-4pm, 2 weekends off per month. Is this type of shift something you can do?
• Can you confidently pass a criminal background check and drug test (NOT including marijuana)?
• Is the BELLWOOD location good for you?
• Have you ever worked for Ferrero Group and/or Ferrara Candy, either as a Temporary and/or Permanent employee?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Food Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• CPG, GMP/SOP: 1 year (Required)
• Quality Assurance role in a Manufacturing Plant: 1 year (Required)
• Root Cause Analysis, Product Hold, Investigations: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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