Quality Assurance Tech - Swing Shift - Up to $21hr at Alpha Baking

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Location:
Lyndale Plant
4545 W. Lyndale Ave. Chicago, IL 60639

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-process and finished product quality checks/inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform routine tests on processing batches and finished goods using lab equipment such as moisture testers and pH meters.
• Take measurements and weights of products, assembling reports in Excel.
• Manage and file Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and review ingredient COAs.
• Monitor production lines to ensure product suitability for customers.
• Conduct monthly inspections for Glass, Brittle Plastic, Wood, and Ceramic.
• Maintain Hold and Foreign Material Logs, including documentation of non-conforming materials.
• Perform pre-operational inspections of equipment and the facility before production startup or changeovers.
• Conduct ATP swabbing for sanitation verification and perform environmental testing.
• Retain product samples for mold studies and conduct analytical tests (moisture, pH, TTA) and sensory evaluations (color, taste, smell).
• Train employees on quality procedures, policies, and critical control verifications.
• Assist in internal audits, foreign material investigations, and other QA-related tasks as assigned by the QA Manager.
• Provide support to production lines and assist with various tasks as needed.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shift, including weekends and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• QA experience is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with computers, including Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Benefits:

• 401k
• Health Benefits
• Vacation Time

We are looking for a motivated individual who is detail-oriented and ready to contribute to a high-quality production environment. If you are a dedicated worker and a team player, we encourage you to apply!