QC Technician

OVERVIEW Perfetti Van Melle - one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide - is seeking a Quality Technician   to join our Quality Team based in Rockford, IL.   WHAT YOU WILL DO The Quality Technician, performs incoming material and ingredient testing as well as in process testing to ensure Perfetti Van Melle products meet required manufacturing specifications for quality and food safety.  This role will assist in monitoring and reporting test results and support other Quality Control Technicians with tasks, including but not limited to, production verification checks, first case inspections, hold and release, GMP audits, and micro sampling. Responsiblities Gathering, interpreting, actioning and reporting on the results collected from various lab equipment Inspection and testing of incoming raw ingredients and materials Assist Food Safety Specialist with consumer complaint monitoring and resolution Test product retains and samples returned from consumers, report data, and trending Assist with delivering training for Food Safety related topics such as Allergens, GMPs, CCPs, etc. Support Quality Control Technicians with tasks including but not limited to: First cases and production verification checks Bracketing and initiating Hold and release for nonconforming products  Perform GMP audits Micro sampling Support Quality and Food Safety continuous improvement initiatives for cost reduction and R&D/Packaging projects as assigned  Work with the local RDQ team to understand customer and consumer requirements and make recommendations on changes or updates to technical specifications with local business partners. Facilitate rework process and collaborate with Operations to ensure documentation is completed, approved, and product is correctly dispositioned in the system. Escalate as needed for urgent rework items. Develop and maintain lab testing processes, procedures, and train the organization to ensure standardization between shifts and functions.  Lead finished product assessment process by creating test assessment protocols that define sample sizes, test requirements and accept/reject criteria. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject required. PCQI certification preferred (or ability to obtain certifications). Previous QC Lab experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing environment. Experience with lab equipment including but not limited to: HPLC, ICP-MS, liquid and gas chromatography  Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), testing/sampling methods, QMS, GMPs, HACCP, FDA and OSHA regulations.  Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, JDA, and TraceGains required. Experience with quality control activities (e.g. incoming material/finished product testing, release, holds). Understanding of supplier, material…