Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician I

SUMMARY:

Lifeway Foods, Inc. has been recognized as one of Forbes' Best Small Companies, is America's leading supplier of the probiotic, fermented beverage known as kefir. In addition to its line of drinkable kefir, the company also produces cheese, probiotic oat milk, and a ProBugs line for kids. Lifeway's tart and tangy fermented dairy products are now sold across the United States, Mexico, Ireland and France. Learn how Lifeway is good for more than just you at lifewayfoods.com.

As a member of our manufacturing Quality Assurance team, the Quality Control Technician I will enforce quality, safety, and sanitation regulations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Your prior experience or familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) will ensure your success in this dynamic role. If you meet our qualifications and are looking for a full-time first shift opportunity to work with a passionate team, please apply today!

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for inspecting, sorting, sampling goods, and checking products for defects and deviations from specifications.

• Inspecting or measuring products for conformance to specifications.

• Evaluating colors, taste, textures, and analytical parameters against specifications.

• Performing daily QC floor audits.

• Performing daily equipment preoperational swabs and visual inspections.

• Evaluate customer complaints and assist with investigations.

• Calibrating QC equipment.

• Notifying supervisors or other personnel of production, quality or safety issues.

• Rejecting raw material or finished product if not meeting specifications.

• Prepare samples and forms for third-party lab analysis.

• Assist with Regulatory and 3rd Party Audit visits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Flexible availability to work weekends and holidays as needed

• Able to lift, push and carry up to 40lbs

• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience in a food QA/QC role

• Experience or familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Ability to accurately maintain all documentation, analyze information, and create reports

• Familiar with Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint

• Excellent communication skills

• Bi-lingual (Spanish/Polish/Russian), preferred

Lifeway Foods, Inc is a growing Chicago-based beverage manufacturer with over 37 years of category leadership, and the nation's leading supplier of kefir. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive benefits package. Visit us at www.lifewaykefir.com.