Quality Technician; Night Shift

Quality Technician (Night Shift)

Pride Health / Russell Tobin is supporting a leading global beverage and consumer goods organization with a contract opportunity for a Quality Technician (Night Shift) in Plainfield, IL.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide quality leadership and support to production teams during assigned shifts.
• Perform microbiological testing on water, distilled products, and raw ingredients in accordance with company protocols.
• Conduct analytical testing on in-process products, finished goods, and ingredients to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Perform sensory evaluations of raw materials, in-process products, and finished products.
• Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with global risk management and north american quality standards.
• Inspect incoming raw materials to verify conformance with established quality specifications.
• Identify, investigate, and support resolution of non-conforming materials and products.
• Assist with calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repair of laboratory testing equipment.
• Document testing results, equipment maintenance, and laboratory procedures accurately.
• Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and support continuous production.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support achievement of departmental quality objectives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of experience in a laboratory and/or manufacturing quality environment.
• Prior experience supporting on-site production or processing operations is required.
• Experience handling non-conforming materials/products is required.
• Background in chemistry, microbiology, food science, life sciences, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Experience performing microbiological testing is preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as HPLC, spectrophotometers, alcolyzers, or similar analytical instruments is a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as part of daily job responsibilities.

Important Details:

• Employment Type:
  
  06 months contract (extension possible based on performance)
• Location:
  
  Plainfield, IL (100% Onsite)
• Work Schedule:
• Training:
  First week, Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Post Training:
  Night Shift | 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Rotating schedule:
• Week 1 (Long Week):
  Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2 (Short Week):
  Wednesday, Thursday
• Candidates must be flexible to work 40+ hours and weekends as required.
• Approved Pay Range: $23 - $25/hr on W2
• Industry Preference:
  Chemistry, Microbiology, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, or related laboratory environments.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.