Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Check Processing, Corrective Action, Documentation Review, English Language, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Genetics, ICP, Laboratory Equipment, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Military, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Monitoring, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Spreadsheets, Time Management
Work Location: Itasca
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.
Want to make an impact?
The QA Technician's primary responsibilities will include raw material and packaging inspections, monitoring of in-process inspections and finished goods documentation review. Responsibilities will also include maintaining logs and data records associated with job function (e.g. non-conforming materials, corrective action log, hold logs, net content files, etc.)
Ways you will make a difference
- Execute required tests on incoming ingredients and packaging according to Quality Monitor Scheme (QMS)
- Perform verification on finished goods documentation to ensure that each finish good lot meets positive release criteria
- Support training for line operators to ensure process checks are accurate and timely as stated in QMS
- Retain finished good samples and set up sensory panel daily
- Hold "Out of Specification" material
- Communicate with Supervisors
- Utilize ASI to obtain net content information to release finished goods as well as assist operators with the use of ASI Stations
- Calibrate lab equipment including PH meter, moisture analyzers, refractometer, scales, etc. according to Internal Control Plan (ICP)
- Audit GMPs, throughout the plant and follow safety rules and procedures
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
- Overtime and/or cover shifts as required
Skills that will make you successful
- Maintains a clean and neat work area
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Must have knowledge of operating basic laboratory equipment
- Promotes teamwork, possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed
- Spreadsheet and database Knowledge (excel and access)
- Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety, quality and other relevant requirements
- Ensures compliance with BRC, SQF, and other relevant standards
Experiences that will support your success
- 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
- Ability to speak, write and read English
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include 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-Benefits-Resource-Center
Compensation
$27.00 per hour plus a .58 cent per hour shift differential.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We 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.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago