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 Day ShiftJob Location: BellwoodWant to make an impact?The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that quality standards and programs are being met.
The technician will conduct analytical lab checks and work collaboratively with production to solve QA issues.Starting at $21/hr, your hourly wage will move to $22.05/hr after 6 months.Skills that will make you successfulMust have knowledge of operating basic laboratory equipmentRequired knowledge of GMPs/SOPsConfident in communicating and coachingPeer coaching acceptance requiredPromotes teamworkGood analytical, written, and verbal communication skillsBe at work as scheduled and in a timely mannerWays you will make a differenceAdheres to all company policies and proceduresBe a guide and leader for quality and food safety standardsPerforms plant GMP audit and corrects findings on the floorDetermine root cause analysis when there are quality deviations and report on holdsPerforms quality checks for QA programs in the facilityEnsures compliance with FSSC ISO 22000 standards through internal auditingPerform analytical lab calibrations and verificationsConducts analytical testing following laboratory standardized methodsConducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to Ferrara safety methodsConducts Critical Control Point verifications and confirms compliance to HACCP requirementsConducts packaging inspections for start up and throughout the shiftConducts thorough changeover inspections utilizing ATP swabsParticipates in glass, brittle plastic InspectionReview of in-process paperwork ensuring compliance to GDP requirementsAble to take initiative and suggest improvementsUnderstands and is accountable for full compliance with safety, quality and other relevant requirementsOther duties as assignedExperiences that will support your successRecent College Graduates (Food Science, Chemistry, or related field highly preferred but NOT required).
Must have an HS Diploma or GED.Required knowledge of food processing and food safety; food or pharmaceutical industry experience; 1 – 3 years minimum in food or pharmaceutical industries in QA/QCProficiency with the Microsoft Office suiteEQUAL OPPORTUNITYWe 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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