Quality Assurance Technician

Vosges Haut-Chocolat

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Chicago, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Quality Assurance Technician provides primary quality support on the production floor by monitoring production lines, executing operational checklists, and verifying sanitation activities. They are responsible for collecting samples, maintaining quality systems, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards and USDA regulations.

Qualifications

You have previous quality experience and are proficient in MS Excel, with the ability to navigate an ERP system for audits and records. You are a detail-oriented, self-driven individual committed to collaborating with all departments to ensure food safety and quality standards are met on the production floor.

Must Have Skills for ATS

ERP system

MS Excel

GMPs

Pest Control

Metal Detection

Label Verification

Allergen Control

Environmental Monitoring

SPC-1

CCP-1

CCP-2

PPC-3

APC-2

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

Vosges Haut-Chocolat

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.
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