Quality Assurance Associate-3rd Shift Job at Home Chef

Home Chef Bedford Park, IL 60638

**Candidates must be willing to work 9:30pm-6:15am with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off**

Description: Ensures the accuracy and quality of all product labeled, portioned, meal bagged, and shipped from Home Chef by working alongside production to conduct on-the-line checks of product against recipe specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities:
Labeling:

  • Performs visual inspection during labeling process (including bottles, jars, bags) for proper
  • Placement of label, correct name of product and/or ingredient per Q.A. sheets

Portioning: Issues correct Q.A. samples to production team leads/production associates prior to production, utilizing QA sheets to ensure correct portion amount for the specific ingredient being portioned

  • Issues the proper measuring equipment (i.e. scales, measuring spoons, measuring cups, spatulas, pumps)
  • Trains production team leads and associates on proper measurement using the equipment
  • Confirms the portioned amount with production team leads for each portioned ingredient prior to starting production (based on QA sheets)
  • Performs final verification of portioning and sign-off on portioning line prior to starting production
  • Conducts hourly visual inspections of portioned ingredients for accuracy (for critical ingredients, inspections must occur every 30 minutes)

Meal Bagging: Utilizes Q.A. Sheets to verify proper meal bag line setup: -Verifies that all ingredients required for the meal are presentConfirms ingredient amounts with production team leads and associates (particularly for ingredients that require multiples)Sign-offs on production sheets Conducts hourly visual or physical inspections to ensure meal bag accuracy (by unpacking completed meal bag) Maintains continuous watch over meal bagging line and helps to close bags at the end of the line

  • Performs random meal bag inspections to ensure produce quality and double check ingredient quantities on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Shipping Line:All Lines:Verifies set up of line (meat, meal bags, recipe cards, box call outs) using boxing call out sheet prior to start of shippingCommunicates back to production team when errors are identified on the lineVisually inspects meat for quality (e.g. freezer burn, discoloration, broken seals) when serving in the role of protein QAUnderstands and can conduct sanitation process for proteins that have fallen on the floor or have been otherwise exposed to potential sources of cross-contamination Similar Line:Verifies the setup of the line prior to each run, ensuring correct product is present, and initials similar sign off sheet with start timeEnsure correct pick quantity (e.g. 4 serving run) has been communicated to the production associates working on the line Unique & Hybrid Lines:Confirms correct proteins, meal bags, box call outs, recipe cards, and ice quantity have been placed in each box utilizing the pick ticketFinal Box Verification Removes boxes systematically from each line and completed final box verification form. Documenting issues identified in the box as well which shipping line it was packed on Provides feedback to production supervisor and or team lead running the shipping line when issues are identified Corrects issues identified in boxes checked and ensures box is placed on pallet for shippingPost-op Clean up:Collects all utensils (scales, dishers, measuring cups, measuring spoons, etc.) from the production floor, cleans and sanitizes utensils, and returns utensils to proper storage location Places QA sheet / clipboard in designated storage boxIssue Escalation: Promptly notifies FSQA Supervisor and/or FSQA Manager when quality issues arise such as produce quality, portioning quantity, or missing ingredientsAttitude and Attendance: Arrives to work at scheduled time and follows time off request procedure Communicates with co-workers in a professional manner Treats co-workers with respect at all times

  • Uses teamwork with working with production throughout the day

General Responsibilities: Follow the facility GMP’s and help enforce them throughout the facility Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programsQualifications:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. General high school degree, or equivalent (e.g. GED) required

  • Previous experience working in food quality is preferred
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Overnight shift
  • Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

  • What is the best email to reach you at?

Work Location: One location




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