Quality Technician 3rd shift in Broadview, Illinois at Pures Food Specialties LLC

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

The QA Technician is responsible for conducting food safety and quality assurance procedures to ensure Pures Food Specialties, LLC is in compliance with best practices for food safety and quality. The QA Technician reports to the QA Manager.

• 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

o Thermometers

o Metal detectors

o X-ray devices

o Calculators

o Scales

o Gauges

o Calipers

o Rulers

o Moisture analyzers

o 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 changes

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Educational Background: N/A
• Experience: Must have experience with operating and maintaining the machines and ensuring the entire production line is running efficiently.

• Must be able to communicate with others as well as management
• Must understand FDA guidelines and company policies.
• Mathematical skills
• Bilingual is preferred
• Tracks performance data and communicates exceptions.

Benefits:

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
• 401k Plan
• Short term disability available
• Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick leave

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.