What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician 1st Shift position at Ferrara Candy Company, Inc.?
For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.
Quality Technician 1st Shift
Job Location: DeKalb
Want to make an impact?
Proactive individual with initiative, a self-starter and ability and ability to work as a contributing team member, as well as individually with little or no supervision or direction. The individual should be able to perform the primary duties; responsibilities listed below and are flexible to perform other duties as necessary. The individual will be responsible for following all set guidelines and regulations. The individual should have excellent communication skills keeping the QA department informed of all issues accordingly.
Ways you will make a difference
The responsibilities include adhering to all company policies, procedures, and FPC-established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The role involves performing quality checks, conducting testing, and carrying out tasks in a safe manner while following FPC safety methods. Critical Control Point Checks, daily weight checks of packaging materials, ATP/Allergen Swab testing, environmental swabbing, participating in GMP audits, conducting inspections as needed, reviewing packaging paperwork, conducting daily checks, performing plant walk-throughs, conducting action on out-of-specification products when necessary, maintaining inventory of supplies, and additional duties as assigned.
Skills that will make you successful
Maintains a clean and neat work area.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to work scheduled shift.
Promotes teamwork, possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform task as needed.
Spreadsheet and database Knowledge (excel and access)
Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety, quality and other relevant requirements.
Ensures compliance with FSSC, Organic, GFCO, and other relevant standards.
Previous food manufacturing quality experience preferred.
Experiences that will support your success
1 year of food manufacturing quality experience highly preferred.
High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center
Compensation
$27.00 hourly
Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
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