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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 Control Technician (3rd Shift)

Work Location: Chicago

Position requires ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

Want to make an impact?

The Quality Control Technician position exists to review quality and food safety processes and procedures and ensure that the finished product is in compliance with company standard and government regulation. The essence of the role covers not only processes of sampling, swabbing, and product testing, but also development of documentation and techniques which guarantee satisfactory quality of products and services.

Ways you will make a difference

Responsible for daily paperwork (tracking, issuing deviations, filing, etc.)

• Assists with setting up and preparing for the Product Evaluation System Meeting (PES), Quality Assurance Review (QAR), reviewing and sampling of product from the facility

• Reviews film, cartons, and cases for accuracy from in-coming material shipments and documents findings in Excel

• Completes verification/calibration of lab equipment; such as: thermometers, moisture analyzer, and package leak detectors.

• Collects environmental, validation and allergen swabs as needed

• Prepares samples for shipping or courier pick-up

• Uses good time management and decision making skills in order to assist key personnel to resolve or minimize out-of-specification conditions and foreign substance contamination of raw materials, in-process, and finished products through observation, identification, notification, documentation, isolation, audit, and disposition

• Conducts assists and coordinates data collection for Corporate projects, special projects, trials, or studies as required.

• Assists in development, implementation and monitoring of ongoing food safety programs

• Maintains various Food Safety (Sanitation, Quality, Pest Control, HACCP) data, manuals, documents, and files

• Keep yourself and others safe.

Understand and follow all safety policies and procedures, which includes following proper Lock Out/Tag Out

• Protect the food at all times. Follow all GMP, Food Safety practices and HACCP procedures. Properly complete all HACCP and quality check documents

• Attend all required plant/team meetings and training sessions

• Keep your work area in a clean and orderly manner at all times

• Live and role model the company’s core values and interact well with others

• Ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation

• Aid in maintaining and monitoring Hold and Release Program

Skills that will make you successful

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

• Ability to follow instructions.

• Ability to read, write and understand English

• Effective communication, interpersonal, technical, problem solving, organizational and leadership skills

• Ability to work in fast paced environment and handle multiple priorities

• Collaborate and work in a team environment

Experiences that will support your success

2 years of previous experience in a manufacturing setting or a related position in Quality (Experienced in a food manufacturing industry)

• Operational understanding of manufacturing processes

• Intermediate computer skills – (ie. SAP, Microsoft Office)

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

Compensation

$27 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.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago