Quality Assurance Technician

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Job : 819583

Quality Assurance Technician
Location:
Niles, IL
Pay Rate: $22.00/hour
Shift: Mon-Fri, 11:00 PM-7:30 AM
Overtime available - Flexibility to cover other shifts/weekends as needed
Job Summary
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety and quality compliance in a manufacturing environment. This hands-on role works on the plant floor and in the lab, performing testing, audits, and documentation to ensure compliance with food safety standards and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality and food safety checks, product sampling, and lab testing
• Document results and communicate deviations to QA Leadership
• Review analytical, microbiological, and sanitation data
• Support corrective actions, root cause investigations, and audits
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready quality records
• Calibrate equipment and maintain lab organization and supplies
• Place materials/products on quality hold as directed
• Support training and reinforce quality culture on the production floor

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and microbiology
• Experience or coursework in pH, water activity, viscosity, allergen testing, etc.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel

Preferred:

• 1+ year experience in food manufacturing or regulated environment
• Microbiological testing and sanitation verification experience
• Familiarity with SAP, PLM, QDMS, or Minitab

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to work in cold, warm, humid, and noisy environments
• Must be able to wear PPE and taste products as required

Malone Workforce Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Associate Benefits:
Medical Plan (including MEC, MEC Plus and MVP plans), Dental and other ancillary products
* provided through Essential Staff

CARE. We also offer the ability to participate in our 401k Plan
* through Principal.
* Subject to plan guidelines
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