Quality Sampling Analyst

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

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 of 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.

This position is in Franklin Park, IL at a food manufacturing facility with 500+ employees producing two iconic products: Butterfinger and Baby Ruth.

As a Sampling Analyst, you will perform quality sampling of all incoming raw and packaging materials using established guidelines. If any quality related issues arise with incoming materials, you will ensure the mitigation of the issues to support high quality finished and semi-finished goods.

This position requires moderate physical activity including frequent climbing of stairs and occasional climbing of ladders. The position also requires work at heights to sample materials from tanker trucks and rail cars.

• Daily sampling of incoming raw and packaging materials for sample analysis
• Adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Taste test (organoleptic) raw materials, semi-finished and finished products as requested
• General analysis of incoming material inspection and recording of results
• Inspect all delivered raw & packaging materials for defects and damage as required in the Ferrero Quality requirement and escalate all issues to supervisor
• Inspect and sample any damaged raw and packaging materials as requested by production, warehouse, and other departments as part of risk assessments of non-conforming materials
• Deliver samples to the Incoming, Microbiological, Chemical, and Packaging Labs as required
• Provide correct and accurate quality reports

All other duties as assigned by Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree in chemistry, biology, or other scientific field preferred
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Experience conducting tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximining the effective manufacturing/distribution of goods

The base salary range for this position is $58,000.00 - $70,000.00. 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.

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

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.