Alpha Baking Company
Quality Assurance Tech - Swing Shift
Job Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Description
We are an equal opportunity employer with policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of any protected classification under applicable local, state and/or federal laws which include race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or veteran status, Alpha BakingCompany DescriptionAlpha Baking Company, Inc., a manufacturer and national distributor of breads, rolls and buns, as well as sweet goods, was founded in 1979. Headquartered in Chicago, Alpha Baking has three production plants in Illinois and others in Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Alpha Baking’s retail brands include S. Rosen’s, MaryAnn, Natural Ovens Bakery, Kreamo, and Golden Hearth, with additional product sold under private label agreements and the Alpha Baking foodservice brand. Alpha Baking’s broad array of products can be found in national restaurant chains, quick service restaurants, schools, institutions, major league sports franchises, national grocery chains and independent grocery stores.\r\n\r\nWe are an equal opportunity employer with policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of any protected classification under applicable local, state and/or federal laws which include race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or veteran status, Alpha Baking
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Posted Date: 10/31/2024
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!
Company DescriptionAlpha Baking Company, Inc., a manufacturer and national distributor of breads, rolls and buns, as well as sweet goods, was founded in 1979. Headquartered in Chicago, Alpha Baking has three production plants in Illinois and others in Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Alpha Baking’s retail brands include S. Rosen’s, MaryAnn, Natural Ovens Bakery, Kreamo, and Golden Hearth, with additional product sold under private label agreements and the Alpha Baking foodservice brand. Alpha Baking’s broad array of products can be found in national restaurant chains, quick service restaurants, schools, institutions, major league sports franchises, national grocery chains and independent grocery stores.We are an equal opportunity employer with policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of any protected classification under applicable local, state and/or federal laws which include race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or veteran status, Alpha BakingCompany DescriptionAlpha Baking Company, Inc., a manufacturer and national distributor of breads, rolls and buns, as well as sweet goods, was founded in 1979. Headquartered in Chicago, Alpha Baking has three production plants in Illinois and others in Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Alpha Baking’s retail brands include S. Rosen’s, MaryAnn, Natural Ovens Bakery, Kreamo, and Golden Hearth, with additional product sold under private label agreements and the Alpha Baking foodservice brand. Alpha Baking’s broad array of products can be found in national restaurant chains, quick service restaurants, schools, institutions, major league sports franchises, national grocery chains and independent grocery stores.\r\n\r\nWe are an equal opportunity employer with policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of any protected classification under applicable local, state and/or federal laws which include race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or veteran status, Alpha Baking
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Posted Date: 10/31/2024
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