3rd-Shift Food QC Inspector | In-Process Quality

Nexus Employment; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Employment is hiring an In‑Process Quality Control Specialist for a food manufacturing facility in the Skokie/Niles, IL area. This is a full-time, third-shift role with weekly pay at $21/hr.

You will monitor floor GMPs, perform in‑process checks on each production line, review paperwork, retain samples, verify lot/date accuracy, and audit metal detectors. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college coursework is a plus.
• At least 1 year in food manufacturing (QA/QC or operations).
• Basic math skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Organized, time-efficient, and clear in written and verbal communication.
• Reliable, safety-first mindset; able to work solo and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Guard the floor: monitor food safety, product quality, and GMP practices.
• Inspect as you go: perform in-process quality checks on each production line every shift.
• Verify the details: review production paperwork, retain samples, lot/code dates, weights, label accuracy, and metal detector records.
• Trust but verify: run scale checks and audit metal detectors.
• Act fast: place materials on hold when quality or safety issues are found.
• Prove the change: validate changeovers; conduct ATP and environmental swabbing.
• Control risks: complete allergen audits; check for glass, brittle plastic, magnets, and metal detection effectiveness.
• Stay stocked: prepare retain samples and manage QA supply inventory.
• Keep it compliant: monitor GMPs, report issues, and conduct internal plant audits.
• Document everything: maintain thorough QA records.
• Drive fixes: generate maintenance work requests and coach new QA teammates.
• Own the call: escalate serious concerns and shut down production when needed.
• Pitch in: handle other QA tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Written communication

Team player

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma

College coursework (plus)

Job description

Nexus Employment is hiring an In‑Process Quality Control Specialist for a food manufacturing facility in the Skokie/Niles, IL area. This is a full-time, third-shift role with weekly pay at $21/hr.

You will monitor floor GMPs, perform in‑process checks on each production line, review paperwork, retain samples, verify lot/date accuracy, and audit metal detectors. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.