Quality Control Technician

Up At Dawn Bakery is currently seeking a full-time Quality Control Technician in our New Lenox location. The schedule for this role is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 3a to 3p.

For additional information about us, please visit https://www.upatdawnbakery.com/

Responsibilities:

· Ensure there is quality testing all the time; carry out inspections to meet the standard set by the organization.

· Encourage and enforce cleanliness on the part of the staff and ensure safe working conditions.

· Focus on corrective actions to make sure that products meet required specifications.

· Initiate training for workers concerning safety programs to protect employees against food/work hazards.

· Maintain all auditing documentation.

· Collect regular samples for shelf life and analysis.

· Work with the Quality Control Manager regarding specific information relating to product information and production.

· Engage in quality calibrations and internal audits professionally.

· Mentor employees underneath the hierarchy and lead them effectively.

· Ensure measuring equipment is functioning properly and call for repairs where equipment is faulty.

· Approve finished products for onward shipment to the customer.

· Co-operate with government agencies during inspections to meet and maintain high production standards.

· Work with the management and production managers to ensure that only quality products are produced.

· Ensure that no expired raw material is used for production.

Experience/Qualifications:

· Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus but not required.

· Proven expertise in quality assurance.

· Food industry experience is preferred.

· Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, standing for long periods, and operating warehouse equipment.

· Must be able to work a flexible schedule. This role requires weekend work as needed.

Skills:

· Ability to work in a team environment.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills.

· Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

· Knowledge about measurement and testing equipment.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

· Flexibility to adapt and change demands and conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Food industry: 1 year (Preferred)
• quality control: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New Lenox, IL (Required)

Work Location: In person