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Sr. Quality Control Technician , Afternoons

Van Drunen Family of Companies

Crown Point, Indiana

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Biochemistry, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Detail Oriented, Environmental Regulations, FDA Requirements, Food Safety, Food Science, Food and Beverage Industry, High School Diploma, Leadership, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Microbiology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Performance Metrics, Pest Control, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, Sanitation, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Crown Point, Indiana
POSTED
9 days ago
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

  • Expected Pay Range: $25.56 - $28.62
  • Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • Benefits Available: : 2026-benefits-summary.pdf
  • Shift Differential: Yes $1.50

Who We Are

At Van Drunen Farms, we're not just providing ingredients; we're providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we're striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

What You'll Do
  • Perform quality control activities to ensure products meet internal standards and regulatory requirements, including FDA and BRC compliance.
  • Conduct in-line checks, environmental swabbing, allergen cleaning verifications, calibrations, and routine facility inspections.
  • Identify, escalate, and support investigations of non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate quality records and support audits, CAPA execution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor sanitation, pest control, food defense, and chemical controls, partnering closely with Production and plant leadership.
  • Serve as a key member of the Food Safety/HACCP team and support training and quality knowledge across operations.

What You'll Bring
  • Three or more years of Quality Control or Quality Assurance experience in food, beverage, or dietary supplement manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, HACCP principles, and quality documentation requirements.
  • Ability to work independently, advocate for quality standards, and escalate concerns when needed.
  • Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and related quality systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field preferred, with a high school diploma or equivalent required.

What You Can Look Forward To
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid holidays and vacation.
  • Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
  • A hands-on quality role with strong visibility across production, quality, and regulatory teams.
  • The opportunity to support food safety excellence and continuous improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements
  • Regular standing, walking, sitting, climbing, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to complete all physical requirements of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outdoor environments.
  • Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures and elevated work areas.
  • Moderate noise levels in a production-focused manufacturing environment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company's achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual o

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