Quality Lab Technician- 2nd and 3rd shift

Quality Lab Technician- 2nd and 3rd shift
Scientific & Laboratory Bedford Park , Illinois Contract to Hire Oct 1, 2026

Zing Recruiting is hiring a Quality Lab Technician for our client, a leading food manufacturing company!

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented individual to inspect and test raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure they meet food safety, quality, and company standards.

2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM $24/hr
3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM $25/hr
Monday - Friday

• Log and manage samples within the Quality Control lab.
• Perform chemical and physical testing on products and incoming ingredients.
• Enter test results into the ERP system and determine product acceptance or rejection.
• Perform basic equipment calibrations.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and quality deviations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment.
• Perform Food Safety monitoring and verification on the production floor.
• Conduct internal GMP inspections.
• Support the Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Complete administrative and other QC tasks as needed.
• Provide support to other team members when needed.

• 1-2 years of overall work experience.
• Laboratory or Quality Control experience required.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• ERP system experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

Zing Recruiting is hiring a Quality Lab Technician for our client, a leading food manufacturing company!

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented individual to inspect and test raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure they meet food safety, quality, and company standards.

2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM $24/hr
3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM $25/hr
Monday - Friday

• Log and manage samples within the Quality Control lab.
• Perform chemical and physical testing on products and incoming ingredients.
• Enter test results into the ERP system and determine product acceptance or rejection.
• Perform basic equipment calibrations.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and quality deviations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment.
• Perform Food Safety monitoring and verification on the production floor.
• Conduct internal GMP inspections.
• Support the Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Complete administrative and other QC tasks as needed.
• Provide support to other team members when needed.

• 1-2 years of overall work experience.
• Laboratory or Quality Control experience required.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• ERP system experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.