Job Title : Quality Assurance Technician
Location : Lyndale Plant
Lyndale Plant
4545 W. Lyndale Ave. Chicago, IL 60639
Responsibilities :
- Conduct in-process and finished product quality checks / inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Perform routine tests on processing batches and finished goods using lab equipment such as moisture testers and pH meters.
- Take measurements and weights of products, assembling reports in Excel.
- Manage and file Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and review ingredient COAs.
- Monitor production lines to ensure product suitability for customers.
- Conduct monthly inspections for Glass, Brittle Plastic, Wood, and Ceramic.
- Maintain Hold and Foreign Material Logs, including documentation of non-conforming materials.
- Perform pre-operational inspections of equipment and the facility before production startup or changeovers.
- Conduct ATP swabbing for sanitation verification and perform environmental testing.
- Retain product samples for mold studies and conduct analytical tests (moisture, pH, TTA) and sensory evaluations (color, taste, smell).
- Train employees on quality procedures, policies, and critical control verifications.
- Assist in internal audits, foreign material investigations, and other QA-related tasks as assigned by the QA Manager.
- Provide support to production lines and assist with various tasks as needed.
Requirements :
- Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shift, including weekends and holidays.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- QA experience is a plus.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with computers, including Excel.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Benefits :
- 401k
- 401k
- Health Benefits
- Vacation Time
We are looking for a motivated individual who is detail-oriented and ready to contribute to a high-quality production environment.
If you are a dedicated worker and a team player, we encourage you to apply!
30+ days ago