Quality Assurance Technician - Coolab Foods, LLC

Coolab Foods, LLC

Franklin Park, IL 60131

QA Technician

Monday through Friday 2:00 to 10:00 PM

Position Summary:

A key member of the Quality Food Safety Team, the Quality/SQF Coordinator assists the Quality/Food Safety Manager in implementing and managing the SQF Program as well as assisting in the area of Quality Assurance. This individual will partner with all members in the workforce to write, validate, and ensure that the Food Safety Program is maintained and followed as well as provide optimum service and quality for all products.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with evaluating activities related to the Safe Quality Food Program (SQF).
• Participate and prepare for all food safety audits.
• Stimulate and cultivate “a zero-safety incident mentality†throughout the facility.
• Aid ensure Quality System programs, processes and procedures are implemented successfully and function as designed throughout the operation in order to ensure the quality and integrity of manufactured products and services.
• Assess and evaluate facility personnel and make recommendations to the Quality Food Safety Manager regarding strategies to remedy training, skills, or performance deficiencies.
• Conduct root cause analysis on defective materials.
• Ensure consistent and thorough follow-up to non-conformities as it relates to quality food safety.
• Help maintain a root cause database and provide feedback to customers when required.
• Assess and suggest modifications to improve the efficiency of the SQF program.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Preferred 2-4 years combined of technical, manufacturing, and/or quality management experience preferably in a printing, converting, or other flexible packaging operation or a combination of education and experience preferred.
• Exposure in a manufacturing environment. Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma is preferred.
• Quality Assurance experience preferably in a paper-converting environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of General Management Practice compliance is preferred.
• The ability to utilize structured problem-solving methods to deliver results.
• Demonstrated competence to work and communicate effectively with all levels in the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with willingness and ability to learn new systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Core Competencies: Accountability, Change Agent, Flexible, Communications, Simplifies the Complex, Teamwork, Strategic Thinking, Commitment to Excellence, Leadership

Competitive hourly rate:

Benefits available after 90 days, including vacation, 401 and medical, dental, vision insurances.

Powered by JazzHR