Quality Assurance Lab Lead - Quincy, IL

Join the Team That Fuels Your Favorite Beverages

Location: Quincy, IL

Shift/

Work Schedule:

Sunday through Thursday 9:30pm - 6:30am

Pay range: $24.15/hr + $1.75 Shift Differential

We are Wis-Pak, a leading manufacturer and distributor of popular beverages such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina water, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn sparkling water, and Bubbl'r. You've probably seen and bought our products at your local stores or restaurants. We are a billion-dollar manufacturing and distribution organization offering ample opportunities to drive change, innovate processes, and help shape our company's future direction.

We are looking for difference makers in all areas of our business to join us on our growth journey.

• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness/Accident Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability
• 401(K)
• Profit Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

We're looking for a motivated, detailadriven Quality Assurance Lead who's ready to take ownership, guide a talented team, and help us maintain the highest standards of product excellence. If you thrive in a fastapaced environment and enjoy solving complex challenges, this role will give you the opportunity to shine.

• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot complex product quality issues with confidence and accuracy
• Coordinate and assign daily work for the QA team, ensuring clarity on priorities and procedures
• Mentor, train, and evaluate team members while fostering a culture of accountability and growth
• Keep your team fully utilized by supporting cleaning, rework, facility improvements, and other hands‑on tasks
• Document problems, solutions, and procedures with precision; complete all required Technical Services reports
• Maintain lab equipment, monitor chemical inventory, and order supplies as needed
• Uphold a clean, safe, and organized work environment while ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards
• Communicate effectively with managers and supervisors across all plant areas
• Step in to perform technician and blender duties when needed
• Ensure full compliance with personal and product safety, the Food Safety Plan, GMPs, and all company policies

DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all‑inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, guide, and motivate employees
• Clear and confident verbal communication
• A commitment to quality, safety, and environmental awareness
• A proactive mindset and the ability to follow through on standards and procedures.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
• Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with EEOC regulations and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.

Ready to Lead With Purpose? If you're excited to take the next step in your QA career and join a team that values your skills and dedication, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue delivering products we're proud of.

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