Quality Technican 1st shift

About the role

The Quality Technician, reporting to the Quality Supervisor, is a results-driven professional with a proactive, self-starting mindset and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced production environments. Committed to ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance by strictly following established guidelines and regulations. Effectively communicates quality concerns and production issues to maintain alignment across teams and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Perform quality checks, conduct testing, and carry out tasks in a safe manner while following Ferrara safety methods
• Critical Control Point Checks, daily weight checks of packaging materials
• ATP/Allergen Swab testing, environmental swabbing
• Participate in GMP audits
• Conduct inspections as needed, review packaging paperwork, conduct daily checks, perform plant walk-throughs
• Review out-of-specification products when necessary
• Maintain inventory of supplies, and additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1 year of quality experience within a food manufacturing environment is highly preferred
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Qualifications

• Promotes efficiency and safety by maintaining a clean and well-organized work environment
• Strong computer skills and comfortable with technology
• Promotes teamwork, possesses a good attitude, and exhibits flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed
• Ensures compliance with FSSC, Organic, GFCO, and other relevant standards
• Ability to read, write and speak English

Skills

• Promotes efficiency and safety by maintaining a clean and well-organized work environment
• Strong computer skills and comfortable with technology
• Promotes teamwork, possesses a good attitude, and exhibits flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed
• Ensures compliance with FSSC, Organic, GFCO, and other relevant standards
• Ability to read, write and speak English

Benefits

At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR.

Pay

The salary for this role is $27.00 per hour.