Ferrara

Quality Technican 1st shift

Ferrara  •  $27/hr  •  Forest Park, IL (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Work Location: ​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 athttps://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary for this role is $27.00 per hour.

Ferrara

About Ferrara

We are Ferrara, an undisputed leader in sugar confections. Ferrara is #1 in the category in the US with ambitions of being the global leader by leveraging our focus, capabilities, and brand portfolio to drive category development for our community, customer, and consumers.

Our diverse portfolio of two dozen brands includes SweeTARTS®, Trolli®, BRACH'S®, Black Forest® and NERDS®, along with iconic favorites like Lemonhead®, Red Hots® and Now and Later®.

Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has over 4,000 dedicated employees and an operational network of over a dozen locations in North America that includes manufacturing, distribution, and R&D facilities.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Year Founded
1908
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