Food Science Jobs in Ferrara
Ferrara is hiring a Quality Technician – 1st Shift to support food safety and quality assurance operations at its Forest Park, Illinois, facility. The Food Science Jobs in Ferrara are ideal for detail-oriented professionals with experience in food or pharmaceutical quality systems who are passionate about maintaining high standards of product safety and compliance. The Quality Tech plays a hands-on role in laboratory testing, plant audits, HACCP verification, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Quality Tech – 1st Shift
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Shift Schedule: 4:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Work Location: Forest Park, Illinois
- Nearest Major Market: Chicago
- Overtime: Required based on business needs (including weekends and variable hours)
- Industry: Food Manufacturing / Quality Assurance
- Compensation: $27.00 per hour
About the Company:
Ferrara is a leading confectionery company committed to producing high-quality, food-safe products enjoyed by consumers across the country. Ferrara fosters a strong quality culture, teamwork, and continuous improvement while providing employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within the food manufacturing industry for various food science jobs.
Educational Requirements for the Quality Technician Role:
- Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred: Recent graduates in Food Science or related fields
- Education in food science is preferred but not required
Key Responsibilities of the Quality Technician:
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, GMPs, and SOPs
- Guide and enforce quality and food safety standards on the production floor
- Perform GMP and plant audits and correct findings in real time
- Conduct root cause analysis for quality deviations and manage product holds
- Execute quality checks supporting QA programs throughout the facility
- Ensure compliance with BRC standards through internal audits
- Perform analytical laboratory calibrations and verifications
- Conduct analytical testing following standardized laboratory methods
- In this Quality Technician Role, you have to manage and verify Critical Control Points (CCPs) per HACCP requirements
- Perform packaging inspections during startup and throughout production
- Conduct changeover inspections using ATP swabs
- Participate in glass and brittle plastic inspections
- Review in-process documentation to ensure GDP compliance
- Proactively identify and suggest process and quality improvements
- Maintain full compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Skills Required for the Quality Technician Role:
- Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment operation
- Strong understanding of GMPs and SOPs
- Familiarity with HACCP, food safety, and quality systems
- Confident communication and coaching abilities
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to promote teamwork and peer coaching
- Detail-oriented individuals with strong problem-solving skills are required for the Quality Technician Role.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
Benefits of the Food Science Jobs in Ferrara:
- Competitive hourly pay of $27.00/hr
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Eligibility for annual performance-based bonus
- Stable full-time schedule with overtime opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within a leading food manufacturing company
