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Quality Technician (2ND 3PM-11PM)

Pure's Food Specialties, LLC., Bedford Park, IL, United States


About The Role
The Quality Assurance (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 Pures Foods requirements.

Job Type
Full-time

Key Responsibilities

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 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

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 changes

Responsible for overseeing Quality Technicians

Ability to work different shifts and weekend

Instrumentation and Measuring Devices

Thermometers

Metal detectors

Ray devices

Calculators

Scales

Gauges

Calipers

Rulers

Moisture analyzers

Ovens

Essential Functions
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements
Education and Experience

High School Diploma, some college science courses or experience in the food industry

Training in HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points)

Training in a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF

Good writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills

Experience in computers including spreadsheets

Effective work ethic and good communication skills

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Regularly required to climb, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.

Use a computer keyboard and monitor more than 25% of total work time.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, and extreme cold.

The noise level in the work environment is often moderate to loud.

Travel Required

No travel is required for this job.

EEO Statement
Pure’s is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.

Salary Description
18.25-19.25

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