Quality Control Inspection Technician at Van Drunen Farms in Momence, Illinois

Job Description:

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!



WHAT'S GROWING AT VAN DRUNEN FARMS AND FUTURECEUTICALS? WE ARE!



As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We provide a family- oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.



JOB OVERVIEW:



The Quality Inspection Technician assists the Quality team and Plant team in conducting product inspections (raw, in process, and finished) and assists the quality department in communicating inspection deviations to all departments.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspection of products received in the stage of raw materials, products being processed, and finished products processed at the farm plant.


• Assist the quality department and production team by being able to communicate deviations and inconsistencies in received raw material, in-process products, and finished products produced at the farm plant.


• Keep track of data based on product inspections and send reports to the Quality team.


• Assist the quality team in creating internal product specifications based on product inspection reports.


• Assist the quality team in keeping an inventory of Quality supplies (swabs, test kits, etc.).


• Assist the quality team and production with finished product sample review and reporting.


• Monitor and maintain records and assist in ensuring that sensitive productions are completed accurately as per described in formulations and sampling. Communicate and partner with plant management and production workers to increase food safety /quality programs or resolve any ongoing issues or non-conformances.


• Act as the primary backup for the Quality technician.


• All other tasks, duties, and responsibilities assigned by the Plant Quality Manager.

JOB EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of experience working in a food manufacturing environment preferred

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Proficient computer skills (Word, Outlook, and Excel)


• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal


• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred


• Ability to make good judgments and decisions.


• Analytical thinking skills with attention to detail


• Organized, process-oriented approach


• Ability to collaborate with others, but also work independently


• Diligent in continuous learning and ability to train others

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer




The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.



In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!


We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company's achievement as well.


The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com.


Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV's, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company. Apply Now