QA Technician, 3rd Shift Sun – Thu

Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Chicago

Reports to: QA Manager

Type: Full-Time, Individual Contributor

Shift: 3rd Sun – Thu 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM

Pay: $22.00 – $24.00 $ 1.50 shift differential

As a Quality Assurance Technician you’ll play a key role in ensuring our food products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. This hands‑on position involves inspections, testing, and documentation throughout the production process, with full exposure to plant operations and close collaboration across teams.

• Conduct pre-operational, operational, and sanitation inspections.
• Verify compliance with GMPs and USDA standards.
• Monitor HACCP critical control points and take corrective action as needed.
• Perform quality and food safety tests (physical, chemical, microbiological).
• Calibrate and verify testing equipment (e.g., thermometers, scales).

• Execute pre-startup checks for new products, labels, or packaging.
• Collect samples and maintain retention protocols.
• Manage the hold-and-release program and communicate product holds.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third‑party audits.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and organized records.
• Transfer paper records to digital systems and manage databases.

• Review documentation across production to ensure accuracy.
• Communicate out‑of‑spec results or findings to management clearly.
• Attend daily production meetings; support other QA staff as needed.
• Submit work orders and collaborate with maintenance when required.
• Support regulatory compliance officers during inspections or inquiries.

• Perform general clerical tasks (e.g., filing, data entry, document revisions).
• Record and archive all QA documentation in accordance with policies.

• Comfortable working in cold, wet environments for extended periods.
• Ability to lift at least 5 lbs. and push/pull equipment or materials.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in food, pharmaceutical, or consumer goods.

• Experience working with USDA or other regulatory bodies.
• Strong knowledge of food safety systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF).
• Analytical mindset with root cause analysis skills.
• Bilingual communication is a plus.
• Effective in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and accountable.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance