HIRING IMMEDIATELY: QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN IN GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL
Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Quality Control Technician to join our client in Glendale Heights, IL. This individual is responsible for conducting thorough pre-production checks including microbiological testing, ATP swabbing, allergen verification, and sieve analysis procedures. The individual will have at least 2 - 4 years of quality control in the food industry. Apply online and kick-start your career today!
Pay, Schedule, Location
- $19 - $23/hour, paid weekly
- 6:30am - 3pm
- Location in Glendale Heights, IL
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough pre-production checks including microbiological testing, ATP swabbing, allergen verification, and sieve analysis procedures
- Perform organoleptic evaluations and sensory analysis of spice products following established protocols
- Execute laboratory testing including moisture content analysis, particle size distribution, and foreign material detection
- Implement sampling plans based on established procedures and risk-based approaches
- Monitor quality trends and alert supervisors to potential issues affecting product quality
- Maintain records of all quality tests/logs, and any corrective actions taken
- Ensure that all documents are filled out accurately, in detail, and are organized
- Review documentation for compliance with company and regulatory requirements
- Participate in root cause analysis for quality deviations and non-conformances
- Work with production teams to implement corrective actions and prevent quality issues
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements
- Assist with validation of new processes and equipment
- Help train production staff on quality requirements and testing procedures
Requirements and Qualifications
- 2 - 4 years of quality control experience in food industry required
- Experience in spice, seasoning, or ingredient manufacturing preferred
- High school diploma/GED with 3+ years of quality control experience in food manufacturing acceptable
- Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred
- Understanding of FDA regulations, HACCP, and food safety principles
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Team player with positive attitude
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- PPE required per protocol for warehouse and lab
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(Salary range based on experience)
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