Quality Assurance Technician - Day Shift

Work Location: Bellwood 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. This is a DAY SHIFT position, hours are 4am-4:30pm. Two days on, two days off, every other weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) off. 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. Ways you will make a differenceAdheres to all company policies and proceduresBe a guide and leader for quality and food safety standardsPerforms plant GMP audit and corrects findings on the floorDetermine root cause analysis when there are quality deviations and report on holdsPerforms quality checks for QA programs in the facilityEnsures compliance with BRC standards through internal auditingPerform analytical lab calibrations and verificationsConducts analytical testing following laboratory standardized methodsConducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to FFC safety methodsConducts Critical Control Point verifications and confirms compliance to HARPC requirementsConducts packaging inspections for startup and throughout the shiftConducts through changeover inspections utilizing ATP swabsParticipates in glass, brittle plastic inspectionReview of in-process paperwork ensuring compliance to GDP requirementsAble to take initiative and suggest improvementsUnderstands and is accountable for full compliance with safety, quality and other relevant requirementsOther duties as assigned Skills that will make you successfulMust have knowledge of operating basic laboratory equipmentRequired knowledge of GMPs/SOPsStrong communication skillsConfident in communicating and coachingPeer coaching acceptance requiredPromotes teamworkGood analytical, written, and verbal communication skillsBe at work as scheduled and in a timely manner 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 What We Offer At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and 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-Candy-2025-OE-QR Compensation $27.00 per hour 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.