Quality Chemistry Analyst - 2nd Shift

This position is in Franklin Park, IL, the main Ferrero plant in the US with 500+ employees producing two iconic products: Butterfinger and Baby Ruth.

The Quality Lab Analyst is a key functional position in Ferrero Quality Organization responsible for chemical, physical, and sensorial evaluation of finished product, in-process products, packaging, and raw material samples. 
The person in this role will execute the factory’s Chemical and Physical monitoring program for finished products, raw materials, and packaging materials. They will work in close coordination with the Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure all materials at inbound, in process, and Finished Products are compliant with Ferrero Food Safety and Quality Standards.

•    Under the guidance of the Laboratory Supervisor, ensure that all chemical-physical methods meet Ferrero requirements.  
•    Responsible for Chemical/Physical and Packaging laboratory operation regarding Good Laboratory Practices, including equipment monitoring and calibration.
•    Aseptically sample incoming raw materials and prep for internal and external testing. Sample incoming packaging materials as needed. 
•    Maintain internal control protocols by record keeping, troubleshooting, and escalating issues.
•    Perform chemical-physical testing in the laboratory and work to develop new methods for in-house testing. 
•    Provide support to the facility to facilitate the implementation, maintenance, and audit of good manufacturing practices (GMP).   
•    Actively support and participate in facility’s Total Quality effort, including Quality Policy and factory objectives.
•    Provide support to the facility’s continuous improvement program. Continuously strive to improve customer/supplier relationships and business processes.
•    Responsible to have safe work instructions available for all positions, processes are run in accordance with SOP’s, SOPP’s and other documentation. All employees have the required level of safety training, all equipment and installations are well maintained with safety guards & devices and associates are using the appropriate PPE.
•    Assure any activities performed with an environmental impact are communicated and accomplished according to the environmental management system.

•    B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or other Science Based Degree. 
•    Advanced knowledge of chemical-physical lab procedures.
•    Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
•    Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP/HARPC strongly preferred.
•    1-3 years progressive experience in a Chemical laboratory Environment (unless education and practice in university are higher than the minimum required above).
•    Food manufacturing experience highly preferred.
•    Microbiology experience is an asset.
•    Experience with SAP ERP system is an asset.

The base salary range for this position is $53,831 - $71,775 annually.  Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits. Learn more about our benefits at https://www.ferrerocareers.com/us/en/our-benefits.

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Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.