Quality Assurance

Company: Jobsquad Staffing Solutions
Location: Broadview
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Quality Control Tech to work at a company located in the Broadview, IL area!Job TitleQuality Assurance Technician (Food)Position LocationBroadview, ILPay/hours for position$18.00-$22.00 per hourRequirements of positionQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS NEEDED:Responsibilities of positionFood company in Broadview, IL is looking for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift Quality Assurance Technicians.ALL SHIFTSHourly rate: $18.00-$22.00 per hourROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe QA Technician has the primary responsibility for protecting the food by conducting food safety and quality sampling, testing, and documentation to meet all regulatory, customer and company requirements.The QA Technician is responsible for conducting food safety and quality assurance procedures to ensure the company is in compliance with best practices for food safety and quality. The QA Technician reports to the QA Manager.Responsibilities include:* Responsible for meeting all applicable food regulations (international, national, state, and local)* Responsible for sampling, testing, and documentation of the procedures, records, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)* Works to maintain the safety, legality and quality of each food and the processes used in their manufacture.* Responsible for meeting and exceeding customer requirements* Works to reduce customer/consumer complaints for foods manufactured on site* Reports food safety and quality issues to their supervisor* Authorized to hold product based on food safety or quality non-conformance* Participates in daily food evaluation to identify possible defects* Participates in physical bakery inspections on a weekly basis on each area (pest control, operational methods, maintenance for food safety, sanitation, personnel practices, etc.)* Selects food items for analysis at specified stages in the production process for evaluating compliance to specification* Able to use the following instrumentation/measuring devices* Thermometers* Metal detectors* X-ray devices* Calculators, Scales, Gauges, Calipers* Rulers* Moisture analyzers* Ovens* Responsible for assuring materials are received from approved suppliers and conducts raw material supplier performance monitoring.* Participates in the Environmental Monitoring Programs (i.e., collecting swab samples, using the ATP system)* Able to print finished food case labels (as appropriate to the bakery or kitchen)* Ensures appropriate communication of food safety/QA issues with Production Supervisors and QA Technicians at shift change* Other duties may be assigned, and QA Technician is expected to effectively manage and execute changesPREFERRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:* Effective work ethic and good communications skills* High School Diploma, some college science courses or experience in the food industry is a plus.* Training in HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points)* Training in a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF preferred* Good writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills* Experience in computers including spreadsheetsJob Type: Full-timePay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hourThe JobSquad Solutions Team is made up of experts around the country. Serving our local workforce communities is our passion.#TM1234by Jobble

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