Quality Assurance Technician | Food Production

Job Title:

Quality Assurance Technician | Food Production

Location:

Manteno, ILHire Type:
Contract-to-Hire Target Pay Rate: $20–$24/hour Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental/vision plans, 401(k), & ESOP

Work Schedule:

3rd Shift, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance Technician will perform testing and inspections on food products, ingredients, packaging, and production lines to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards. This role will conduct routine quality checks, communicate concerns to production and other departments, and maintain accurate records. Approximately 90% of the role will be spent performing quality testing on the production floor.

Must Have

Skills:

Food manufacturing or quality assurance experience preferred

Knowledge of GMP and food safety practices

Experience performing product testing and inspections

Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to use QA testing equipment including scales, calipers, rulers, metal detectors, and X-ray test pieces

Job Duties:

Perform routine quality and food safety checks on production lines and document results

Inspect product weights, measurements, packaging, labels, date codes, and shelf life

Test incoming ingredients and production products for quality standards

Conduct gluten and allergen testing as required

Perform pre-op inspections following sanitation activities

Conduct daily GMP inspections

Test, maintain, and calibrate QA instruments and equipment

Pull product retains for shelf life, sensory, and production validation programs

Communicate quality or food safety concerns promptly to production and other departments

Complete required documentation and shift reports

Support additional QA responsibilities and training as skills develop

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred

Food manufacturing, bakery, quality assurance, or related experience preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated with strong attention to detail

Ability to follow established quality, food safety, and GMP procedures

Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Willingness to learn additional QA testing and production line responsibilities

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.#infood