Quality Assurance and Food Safety Technician

Location: Chicago Food Factory, 2136 South Peoria Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Sunday to Wednesday, 4:30am - 1:00pm
• 2nd Shift: Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• 3rd Shift: Sunday to Friday, 10:00pm - 6:30am

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety policies are adhered to and product quality standards are met in the Food Manufacturing Plant.
• Assist front-line supervisory staff in ensuring adherence to GMP and HACCP program compliance.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and facilities meet quality standards with emphasis on product safety, sanitation, environmental awareness, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform random on-floor quality checks to ensure product quality and regular internal audits to meet FDA standards.
• Conduct routine audits in the plant and warehouse to ensure company standards are met.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Quality Control training classes and scheduling.
• Maintain HACCP records, including review, verification, and corrective actions.
• Update or assist in the revisions of SOPs and specifications as required.
• Collect and send microbiological and chemical samples for lab testing, verifying results comply with standards.
• Ensure supplier information is updated and received materials follow company QA standards.
• Maintain finished product specification, microbiological, and chemical integrity.
• Perform factory audits (e.g., daily pre-operational checks, internal audits).
• Conduct in-depth investigations to resolve non-compliant products or practices and apply findings to improve processes.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Chemistry, Public Health, or Biological Science.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• HACCP plant experience is an asset.
• Previous leadership experience, preferably in a Food Processing facility.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Must be computer literate.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is an asset.

Benefits

• Full-time position starting immediately at $20.00/hour.
• Comprehensive group health benefits and retirement plans (eligibility criteria apply).
• Extensive training and opportunities for career advancement.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Promotion of sustainable practices and initiatives aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.