Job Description

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.


QA Technician-Overnight Shift

Work Location: IL - Bellwood

Bellwood, IL
Position requires the 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 Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that quality standards and programs are being met. The technician will conduct analytical lab checks and work collaboratively with production to solve QA issues.

Ways you will make a difference

Adheres to all company policies and procedures Be a guide and leader for quality and food safety standards Performs plant GMP audit and corrects findings on the floor Determine root cause analysis when there are quality deviations and report on holds Performs quality checks for QA programs in the facility Ensures compliance with BRC standards through internal auditing Perform analytical lab calibrations and verifications Conducts analytical testing following laboratory standardized methods Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to FFC safety methods Conducts Critical Control Point verifications and confirms compliance to HARPC requirements Conducts packaging inspections for startup and throughout the shift Conducts through changeover inspections utilizing ATP swabs Participates in glass, brittle plastic Inspection Review of in-process paperwork ensuring compliance to GDP requirements Able to take initiative and suggest improvements Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety, quality and other relevant requirements Other duties as assigned

Skills that will make you successful

Must have knowledge of operating basic laboratory equipment Required knowledge of GMPs/SOPs Strong communication skills Confident in communicating and coaching Peer coaching acceptance required Promotes teamwork Good analytical, written, and verbal communication skills Be at work as scheduled and in a timely manner

Experiences that will support your success

Recent College Graduates (Food Science, Chemistry, or related field highly preferred but NOT required). Must have an HS Diploma or GED. Required knowledge of food processing and food safety; food or pharmaceutical industry experience; 1 - 3 years minimum in food or pharmaceutical industries in QA/QC Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and 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

$27.00 per hour plus a .75 cent per hour shift differential.
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.