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Quality Assurance Technician

Batory Foods · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: Use

for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We need to parse the posting. First, there is a line: "This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment sponsorship." That's a requirement (work authorization). Also "At Batory Foods, we encourage our team to Bring YOU, Every Day ..." That's about the role/company description. Could be "About the role" or maybe "About the company". We'll treat as About the role. Then "Since 1979..." etc. That's also about company. Then "QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN - 3rd Shift - 9:30pm - 6:00am Job Description" The job title is already shown, we should not repeat as heading. The job description paragraph: "The Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role..." That's prose about role. Then "Key Responsibilities" heading in source; we need to output

Responsibilities

then list items as
  • . Then "Personal And Formal Qualifications" heading; we need to map to Requirements or Qualifications? The instruction: Use headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to decide where each piece fits. "Personal And Formal Qualifications" includes experience, education, certifications, etc. That's likely Requirements and Qualifications. Could split: Requirements (experience, availability, travel, lifting) and Qualifications (education, certifications). But we can combine into one section if content is substantive. However we should prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. But we need to follow headings list; we can include both Requirements and Qualifications if they have distinct content. Let's see. Content under "Personal And Formal Qualifications": - 5-7 years’ experience in food manufacturing, processing & distribution. - Understanding in maintaining food safety related documents and knowledge in GFSI standards. - High attention to detail, strong computer and excel knowledge. - Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environments. - Strong verbal communication skills, presentation skills and technical writing skills. - Capable of occasionally lifting 25–50 lbs. - Available to work evenings and weekends as needed. - Willing to travel up to 5% of the time. - Knowledge in performing analytical tests such as pH, brix, HPLC and refractometer tests. - Bachelor's degree, in Food Science or similar; or equivalent combination of education & experience. - Previous quality experience. - PCQI and HACCP certification preferred. - Other duties as assigned. These are a mix of experience, skills, education, certifications, physical requirements, availability, travel. We could split into Requirements (experience, availability, travel, lifting) and Qualifications (education, certifications) and Skills (technical skills, communication, attention to detail). But we have limited headings. Better to create sections: Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits. Also About the role. Pay and Schedule: Not mentioned except shift time (3rd Shift - 9:30pm - 6:00am) is schedule info. The posting includes shift times. So we should include Schedule section with that info. Pay: not mentioned, so omit. Benefits: There's a "Benefits" section in source: list of benefits. So include Benefits. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Schedule. Now we need to extract content for each. About the role: combine the introductory paragraphs about company culture, mission, values, and the job description paragraph? The job description paragraph is more about role duties; but we already have Responsibilities separate. So About the role could be the company description: "At Batory Foods, we encourage our team to Bring YOU, Every Day because true success starts with the ability to be yourself and letting your unique talents shine. Since 1979, the heart of our success has been our people. The Friedman family established a legacy of generosity, warmth, and respect. And with core values like Invest in Relationships and Be Relentless About Improvement, each member of our team consistently strives for excellence to uphold that legacy—whether it’s related to the employee experience, our processes, or the customer journey. Join our team today and help us build a better tomorrow, together." Also include work authorization requirement? That is a requirement, not about role. Could be placed in Requirements. Thus About the role: that paragraph. Responsibilities: list from "Key Responsibilities". Need to capture each bullet as list item. The source list is a bit run-on sentences separated by periods. We need to split into items. Let's extract each responsibility: - Perform individual or group projects assigned by the QA Manager. - Collect samples of ingredients, perform quality checks during production and assist with production records. - Inspect incoming and out-going trucks according to shipping and receiving program. - Perform quality checks on incoming raw materials, packaging components, finished products and labels on a timely basis. - Generate Certificate of Analysis. - Document and interpret lab results, compare to internal specification or vendor/customer specification to ensure product quality is within acceptance. - Discuss and report food safety concerns to related personnel for further action. - Maintain lab equipment calibration schedule and inventory of lab supplies. - Administer samples sent to outside laboratories and potential customers. - Ensure all customer required testing is performed. - Follow schedule for environmental monitoring testing program. - Report any process errors, product failures, or deviations. - Follow through with operations regarding production issues and quality concerns. - Stop production if needed and communicate information to all management and QA Manager for follow-up actions. - Maintain all relevant reports, non-compliance report investigations and conduct monthly Management meetings to communicate follow-up procedures. - Conduct employee training and maintain records. - Implement, manage, and maintain food safety related programs (BRC, HACCP, SOP, Allergen etc.). That seems comprehensive. Now Requirements: we need to decide what goes here. Could be: work authorization, availability to work evenings and weekends, willing to travel up to 5%, capable of occasionally lifting 25–50 lbs, 5-7 years’ experience in food manufacturing, processing & distribution, previous quality experience. Also maybe "Understanding in maintaining food safety related documents and knowledge in GFSI standards." That could be a qualification or requirement. But we can put experience and availability etc under Requirements. Qualifications: education (Bachelor's degree in Food Science or similar; or equivalent combination), PCQI and HACCP certification preferred, knowledge in performing analytical tests (pH, brix, HPLC, refractometer), understanding of GFSI standards, maintaining food safety related documents. Skills: high attention to detail, strong computer and excel knowledge, strong verbal communication skills, presentation skills, technical writing skills, comfortable in fast paced changing environments. We need to avoid duplication. Let's parse the "Personal And Formal Qualifications" list and assign. List items: 1. 5-7 years’ experience in food manufacturing, processing & distribution. -> Requirement (experience) 2. Understanding in maintaining food safety related documents and knowledge in GFSI standards. -> Could be Qualification (knowledge) or Skill. I'd put under Qualifications (knowledge). 3. High attention to detail, strong computer and excel knowledge. -> Skill. 4. Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environments. -> Skill (adaptability). 5. Strong verbal communication skills, presentation skills and technical writing skills. -> Skill. 6. Capable of occasionally lifting 25–50 lbs. -> Requirement (physical). 7. Available to work evenings and weekends as needed. -> Requirement (availability). 8. Willing to travel up to 5% of the time. -> Requirement (travel). 9. Knowledge in performing analytical tests such as pH, brix, HPLC and refractometer tests. -> Qualification (specific knowledge). 10. Bachelor's degree, in Food Science or similar; or equivalent combination of education & experience. -> Qualification (education). 11. Previous quality experience. -> Requirement (experience). 12. PCQI and HACCP certification preferred. -> Qualification (certification). 13. Other duties as assigned. -> generic, maybe ignore or put under Responsibilities? It's generic; we could omit as it's not substantive. Thus we have: Requirements: - 5-7 years’ experience in food manufacturing, processing & distribution. - Previous quality experience. - Capable of occasionally lifting 25–50 lbs. - Available to work evenings and weekends as needed. - Willing to travel up to 5% of the time. - Must be authorized to work in the United States without need for sponsorship (from earlier line). Add that. Qualifications: - Understanding in maintaining food safety related documents and knowledge in GFSI standards. - Knowledge in performing analytical tests such as pH, brix, HPLC and refractometer tests. - Bachelor's degree in Food Science or similar; or equivalent combination of education & experience. - PCQI and HACCP certification preferred. Skills: - High attention to detail. - Strong computer and Excel knowledge. - Strong verbal communication skills. - Presentation skills. - Technical writing skills. - Comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment. Now Benefits: list from source: "Benefits Health, Vision and Dental Insurance 40114 paid holidays with a end of year holiday refresh break K program Tuition reimbursement program Be Positively Excellent well-being program Term Life Insurance Plan Standard Disability Plan" The text seems garbled: "Health, Vision and Dental Insurance 40114 paid holidays with a end of year holiday refresh break K program Tuition reimbursement program Be Positively Excellent well-being program Term Life Insurance Plan Standard Disability Plan". Likely meant: Health, Vision and Dental Insurance; 401(k) plan; 14 paid holidays with end-of-year holiday refresh break; Tuition reimbursement program; Be Positively Excellent well-being program; Term Life Insurance Plan; Standard Disability Plan. We need to preserve all substantive information; we can interpret but not invent. We'll list as items: - Health, Vision and Dental Insurance - 401(k) plan - 14 paid holidays with end-of-year holiday refresh break - Tuition reimbursement program - Be Positively Excellent well-being program - Term Life Insurance Plan - Standard Disability Plan We need to keep the exact phrasing as much as possible. The source: "Health, Vision and Dental Insurance 40114 paid holidays with a end of year holiday refresh break K program Tuition reimbursement program Be Positively Excellent well-being program Term Life Insurance Plan Standard Disability Plan". There's missing punctuation. We'll try to separate logically. We could output as list items with the phrases as they appear, but we need to make sense. Probably better to insert commas/punctuation for readability but not invent content. The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." Adding punctuation is not inventing detail; it's formatting. Should be fine. Now Schedule: from job title line: "QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN - 3rd Shift - 9:30pm - 6:00am". So schedule: 3rd Shift, 9:30pm - 6:00am. We'll output Schedule section with that. Now About the role: include the paragraph about company culture and mission, plus maybe the job description paragraph? The job description paragraph is more about role duties; but we already have Responsibilities. However the job description paragraph is: "The Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role in ensuring food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the manufacturing process. This position is responsible for conducting product inspections, monitoring production processes, performing quality testing, and maintaining accurate documentation to ensure products meet company standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. The Quality Assurance Technician

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