Quality Assurance Technician (1st Shift)

 Quality Assurance Technician  

Job Classification: Hourly    

Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor 

The Quality Technician performs routine daily tasks that ensure the products manufactured meet food safety, regulatory and quality requirements. Various tests are performed, and results are recorded and reported daily.  This position offers a wide variety of interaction with all members of the plant team and exposure to the entire manufacturing process. 

Essential Functions 

• Perform Inspections including Pre-Operational and Food Safety – document and communicate results. 

• Perform Daily Operating Inspections as needed to assure compliance with GMP’s and USDA requirements. 

• Perform Metal Detector Record Checks inform Supervisor of deficiencies. 

• Calibrate Test equipment such as Scales, pH meter, Thermometers, Metal Detector, etc. 

• Perform pre-start-up and changeover verifications and documentation. 

• Maintain accurate and organized records of QA activities.   

• Monitor HACCP Critical Control Point. 

• Perform Quality Audits as required. 

• Perform in-bound raw and packaging material checks to ensure customer requirements are met. 

• Liaison with USDA. 

• Report and Follow-Up on Food Safety and Food Quality concerns. 

• Follows all Food Safety PPE/GMP requirements and reports any concerns in the plant.  

Basic Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED required.  

Desired Qualifications  

• Previous experience in food manufacturing environment is a plus.  

Competencies 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required. 

• Strong organizational skills required. 

• Ability to interact and to manage conflict in stressful situations while maintaining composure and perspective. 

• The ability to identify and solve problems. 

• Strong initiative and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results.  

• A sense of accountability for results. 

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office; Word and Excel 

• Ability to work cooperatively and maintain a professional working relationship with employees. 

• Ability to read and understand formula and specification sheets.  

Work Environment 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and power industrial trucks. The employee is frequently exposed to cold and wet conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  
   

We offer a fantastic opportunity with a comprehensive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with company match, and vacation. 

Founded in 1862, Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a private brand and contract packing food company with a rich history. Widely known in the food and supermarket industry for its superior array of private brand products, Richelieu’s principal business segment is retail frozen and deli pizza. Richelieu Foods provides the highest quality products and services with competitive pricing for our Retail, Corporate Brands, and Contract Packing customers. Richelieu Foods is headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois, and operates three manufacturing facilities across the Midwest (Wheeling, IL; Beaver Dam, WI; Washington Court House, OH). 

Richelieu Foods, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

This position is based on our Wheeling, IL location.