Reporting to**Quality Assurance SupervisorQuality Assurance ManagerKey AccountabilitiesThe person in this position will be heavily involved in the day to day operations at the Romeoville, IL facility. This person will be working in tandem with the QA Shift Lead to ensure all food safety measures and quality parameters are being met as required. This person will also be asked to assist Operations to ensure we are meeting our customer’s expectations, while adhering to the internal expectations set by Senior Leadership.ResponsibilitiesInspecting assigned areas for cleanliness during pre-operations when applicableAdhering to product specifications on finished productFinding discrepancies and calling correct personnel to handle GMP and HACCP violationsPerform CCP and metal detector checks on timely mannerPerforming net weight verification of finished productVerifying correct ingredients are used with the BOMVerifying labeling requirements are accurate and legibleUnderstanding how to fill out ALL paperwork for day to day operations in designated time assigned.Assisting other QA members in day to day operationsWork with Operations and other department on resolving food safety and quality issuesIf asked, carry out projects for the QA Manager or QA SupervisorOther duties as may be assigned or volunteered for.Food Safety / Quality:Adhere to all GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices), such as good hand washing practices and adhering to the employee hygiene plan.Follow all USDA guidelinesReport any issues regarding food safety or quality to supervision and/or quality assuranceComply with customer requirements when applicableReport any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate attention.Requirements:Organizational skillsWritten communicationsTime managementSkills, Experience & QualificationsHigh School, but an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s a plus1-2 years in a USDA environmentBilingual ability (Spanish)is a plusWorking in a fast pace environmentAlternate (back up) for this position:Alternate QA FloaterAlternate QA Lead