Quality Control Technician -2nd Shift

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Regular Full Time ARGO, SUMMIT, IL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $48,700.00 To $57,300.00 Annually

Who We Are:

ACH Food Companies, Inc. (ACH) is a prominent consumer packaged goods company. In North America, we market, sell and manufacture a premier branded portfolio of cooking oils and baking ingredients and food service brands in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico.

We are passionate about our business, and we value personal accountability, creativity, and we focus on results. Our authentic and inspiring leaders support and challenge you to cause extraordinary performance, where you're rewarded for both 'what' you achieve and 'how' you achieve it. We love celebrating our people for their contribution to business results and living our values. We believe in doing the right thing for our employees, customers and communities.

The Role:

The Quality Control Technician
performs routine and non-routine tests on in-process samples, finished product, ingredients, and manufacturing supplies. This role maintains, troubleshoots and does minor repairs on laboratory apparatus;
Inputs data in computer for a variety of reports.

This role works in-person, on-site at the Argo Plant. Plant operations are Monday-Friday, with some weekends; three (3) union shifts run from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, and 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Central time).

This position is for a 2nd Shift Quality, non-union position that will mirror the union shifts.Training for this position will occur on 1st shift before transitioning to other shifts.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or OPT work authorization. Successful applicants must be work-eligible through E-Verify for this role.

What You'll Do:

• Performs routine and non-routine tests on in-process samples, finished product, ingredients and manufacturing supplies.
• Performs special tests and projects related to the operation as required.
• Uses, maintains, troubleshoots, and does minor repairs on standard laboratory apparatus for performing routine and non-routine analyses. Observes Good Laboratory Practices when performing analyses.
• Compares test results and disseminates information as required.
• Enters data into computer for the purpose of maintaining a permanent record of all finished analyses, out-of-specification report, and end-of-the-month reports.
• Follows inventory of necessary chemicals and equipment and makes out orders for timely replacement or repair.
• Comparіes test results with current specifications and advises supervisory and production personnel of problems and/or out-of-code situations. Makes recommendations as to cause and resolution of problems.
• Evaluates results and independently ensures accuracy before alerting supervisory or production personnel.
• Works with production on solution to problems, including audit of quality performance by operators.
• Maintains high standard of cleanliness and housekeeping in the laboratory work area.
• Involved in various activities with food safety.
• This position is also responsible for food safety and quality. Provides support to the plant’s GMP, and Food Safety programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Safety and Security –Observes safety and security procedures, Reports potentially unsafe conditions, Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Initiative –Volunteers readily, Seeks increased responsibilities, Asks for and offers help when needed. Ability to manage multiple priorities to achieve needed results.
• Judgment –Exhibits sound and accurate judgment, Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Problem Solving –Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Communication –Excellent communication skills and ability to work with all levels of process personnel employees.
• Mental Reasoning – Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,…