Job Details

General Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor, the Quality Control (QC)
Technician is responsible for ensuring that the manufacturing of food products occurs in a safe manner in
compliance with federal regulations (FDA/USDA), state laws, current SQF code, and other procedures, as
required. The QC technician is responsible for monitoring the food safety, sanitation, allergen control, etc.
programs within their site.
 
Shift:
Monday-Friday from 6:00am to 2:00pm
 
Responsibilities and Duties
The responsibilities and duties of the QC technician include, but are not limited to the list below:
- Monitor and document key process points or other, as specified per SOPs and job packets:
o Metal Detector Verification
o Finished Product Verifications (weight, seals, dates, etc.)
o Finished Product Evaluations
o In-Process Checks
- Detect and inform QA and production team members of defects or deviations to ensure product
safety and quality on 6 to 8 active lines.
- Ability to read and apply job packet information to the key process points.
- Understand and recognize all Big 9 US allergens, as well as those under the international market.
- Work towards continuous improvement of plant operations, food safety and quality of the
production, etc.
- Complete incident reports as necessary for foreign material, metal detector failures, glass
breakage, etc.
- Provide input, details, reports, feedback, etc. to QA management.
- Work with QA management to cover other functions, as needed.
 
Competencies
- Makes sound decisions based on basic food safety and quality principles with supervisor
guidance.
- Work to complete and meet all responsibilities, tasks, and goals in a timely and effective manner.
- Able to self-prioritize tasks based on all responsibilities, tasks, and goals.
- Able to accept feedback and constructive criticism with an open mind and adjust accordingly.
- Is self-motivated and continuously looking to improve performance and/or aspects of the position
or processes.
- Clearly communicates with others, actively listens, and provides feedback in an appropriate
manner.
- Builds and maintains effective working relationships with others to foster teamwork, with those
in and outside of the QA department.
- Ability to quickly learn and comply with company safety, quality, GMP, and other required
policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates analytical and technical capabilities, leadership skills, and good communication
skills, including written, electronic, and verbal.
 
Requirements
- 1 or more years of experience within the food industry or other similar position
- Previous knowledge and understanding of GMP
- Bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English, preferred.
- Ability to read and write in both Spanish and English, preferred
 
 
For more information call or text, us at (847) 360-9749 Labor Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.