Description POSITION DESCRIPTION Provide the primary Quality Support on the Production Floor through a variety of monitoring activities. Oversee and/or support numerous Quality Systems and Programs, ensuring necessary sa…
Skills: Quality Assurance, GMP, Food Safety, ERP Systems, MS Excel
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Full-time
Posted 76d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Quality Assurance Technician provides primary quality support on the production floor by performing monitoring activities, quality checks, and sanitation verifications. They are responsible for collecting samples, maintaining quality systems, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards and USDA regulations.
Requirements
Candidates should have previous quality experience and proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems. The role requires the physical ability to stand for long periods and a strong commitment to detail-oriented, collaborative work.
Full job description
Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Provide the primary Quality Support on the Production Floor through a variety of monitoring activities. Oversee and/or support numerous Quality Systems and Programs, ensuring necessary sampling, testing and releasing of materials is performed.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Production Floor Quality Support – Perform defined Quality checks of Production Lines per schedule; Execute Operational Checklist verification; Verify Sanitation and Line Clearance activities performed during Production Line Changeovers; Bring Production samples to R&D for review; Monitor and enforce GMPs
Quality Systems – Collect and maintain company Retain samples; Place materials on Hold as found and assist in investigations as requested; Verify equipment is functioning as needed including Refrigeration and Freezer Units, and Scales; Verify effectiveness of Pest Control system; Perform necessary inspections as a Sensory Team member
Testing – Collect necessary FG, Raw and Environmental samples and send to lab; Review incoming results and release material accordingly
Meetings – Participate in meetings as requested, including but not limited to, USDA Pre-Op Inspections, GMP Walks, Food Safety Team
Requirements
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
Previous Quality experience preferred
Ability to navigate an ERP system to maintain accurate Quality Audits and records
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Proficient in MS Excel
Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all departments and employees
Self and deadline driven, detail-oriented with high level of organizational skills
FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Member of the Food Safety Team, attending scheduled meetings
Execute SPC-1 (Line Clearance/Changeover) by reviewing appropriate cleaning has been performed, line is cleared of previous materials and approve line for next Production run
Execute CCP-1 (Cooking Bacon) and CCP-2 (Cooling Bacon) temperature checks, ensuring appropriate time/temperature requirements have been met
Verify PPC-3 (Metal Detection), APC-2 (Label Verification – Packaging) has been performed at defined frequency
Verify key Food Safety Preventative Measures are being executed as defined during established checkpoints (Quality Audit, GMP Walks, Program Verification, etc): Storage temperatures of Raw/WIP/FG materials, High Risk Processes, GMPs, Pest Control, Glass and Brittle Plastic Control, Allergen Control and Management, Facility cleanliness
Conduct Environmental Monitoring swabbing and product testing per defined schedule
Place material on hold which poses a Food Safety Risk; Disposition material per passing testing results or as instructed
Notify USDA of upcoming related Production runs, escort as needed, execute corrective actions as recommended
Experiential Storytelling through the Medium of Chocolate.
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1998
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
LinkedIn followers
6,608
Vosges Haut-Chocolat was founded in 1998 in Chicago, Illinois, pioneering the concept of exotic chocolate by fusing spices, herbs, nuts, and flavors from around the world with premium chocolate. Today, Vosges Haut-Chocolat continues to lead the industry with innovative products, luxurious packaging, and unforgettable chocolate experiences—an ideal choice for corporate, holiday, and event gifting. Vosges Haut-Chocolat is dedicated to delivering sustainable luxury through each iconic purple box.
Offices: 2950 N. Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, US
Experiential Storytelling through the Medium of Chocolate.
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1998
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
LinkedIn followers
6,608
Vosges Haut-Chocolat was founded in 1998 in Chicago, Illinois, pioneering the concept of exotic chocolate by fusing spices, herbs, nuts, and flavors from around the world with premium chocolate. Today, Vosges Haut-Chocolat continues to lead the industry with innovative products, luxurious packaging, and unforgettable chocolate experiences—an ideal choice for corporate, holiday, and event gifting. Vosges Haut-Chocolat is dedicated to delivering sustainable luxury through each iconic purple box.
Offices: 2950 N. Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, US