Food Packaging QA Technician

Winpak Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Tuition assistance program

Retirement savings plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Winpak Ltd. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our manufacturing team in South Chicago Heights, IL.

You will audit production processes, verify inspections, and ensure compliance with work instructions to support safe food packaging and efficient operations. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will maintain COA and resin records, document data, and respond to quality questions to minimize downtime and defects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Certified Quality Technician certificate.
• Training and experience auditing ISO, GMP, SQF and HACCP requirements.
• Strong communication and basic math/statistical principles.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.
• Experience using calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials and verify product specifications.
• Maintain FDA, CONEG, COA, resin records and data; provide COA information.
• Document inspections, data and other required information.
• Respond to quality questions to minimize downtime and defects.
• Process and store finished-product retains daily.
• Coordinate rework of nonconforming products and returns.
• Maintain calibration of measuring devices and train operators.
• Support CMM equipment as required.
• Maintain monthly microbiological testing protocols and corrective actions.
• Report safety concerns to plant management.

Skills

Quality auditing

Statistical principles

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ISO & GMP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Quality Technician

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Scales

CMM equipment

AlisQI / SPC software

Job description

Winpak Ltd. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our manufacturing team in South Chicago Heights, IL.

You will audit production processes, verify inspections, and ensure compliance with work instructions to support safe food packaging and efficient operations. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will maintain COA and resin records, document data, and respond to quality questions to minimize downtime and defects.