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Quality Technician 2nd Shift

Ferrara

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Forest Park, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform quality checks, testing, and inspections to ensure product safety and compliance with GMP and FSSC standards. Communicate quality concerns and production issues to support continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of quality experience in a food manufacturing environment and a high school diploma or equivalent. You are proficient with technology and able to adhere to company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). You can perform quality checks, conduct testing, and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

ATP/Allergen Swab testing

environmental swabbing

FSSC

Organic

GFCO

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: 4:00pm-4:30am

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 at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary for this role is $27.00 per hour plus $1.00 per hour shift differential

Ferrara

For generations, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers. Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S. with global sales in more than 60 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,400 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products. A career at Ferrara means you’re an integral member of a wider community. Ferrara Group is a part of a global family of distinct yet connected companies united by a passion for quality, innovation and delight. In the U.S., more than 91 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co has earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago, with a network of more than 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.
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