Quality Technican 1st shift
Job in
Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, 60130, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Ferrara Candy Company
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Forest Park
Position requires ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.
Core
Hours:
4am-4:30pm
Want to make an impact?
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.
Ways you will make a difference
* 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
Skills that will make you successful
* Promotes efficiency and safety by maintaining a clean and well-organized work environment
* Strong computer skills and comfortable with technology
* Promotes teamwork, possess 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
Experiences that will support your success
* 1 year of quality experience within a food manufacturing environment is highly preferred
* High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience
What We Offer
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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-QR
Compensation
The salary for this role is $27.00 per hour.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law.
This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
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