Food Quality Control Technician — Safety & Compliance

Socket.dev; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Manteno, IL is seeking a QC Technician for an hourly role reporting to the Quality Supervisor. You will perform hands-on testing of raw materials, in-process and finished products to uphold product quality and food safety.

Responsibilities include conducting standard tests (pH, moisture, salt, viscosity, Titratable Acidity, metal detector), recording results in SafetyChain, calibrating equipment, and alerting when specs are not met.

Qualifications

• Degree or technical background in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or equivalent work experience.
• Competence in math and analytical calculations.
• Good organization skills and detailed reporting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tests on raw materials and finished products using standard methods.
• Conduct QC tests (Titratable acidity, salt, viscosity, moisture, pH, metal detector) per protocol and document results.
• Maintain test results in SafetyChain and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform equipment calibrations (pH meter, scales, thermometer, viscometer).
• Verify batch and finished goods conformance with labeling, packaging, dating, and customer specs.
• Conduct sensory tests and report non-conformances; collect retention samples and store properly.
• Put HOLD tags on non-conforming products and manage MRB records.
• Participate in area safety inspections and root-cause analyses as needed.

Skills

Math & analytical calculations

Good organization skills

Detail reporting

Communication & interpersonal skills

Education

Food Science / Chemistry / Microbiology degree

Job description

Socket.dev in Manteno, IL is seeking a QC Technician for an hourly role reporting to the Quality Supervisor. You will perform hands-on testing of raw materials, in-process and finished products to uphold product quality and food safety.

Responsibilities include conducting standard tests (pH, moisture, salt, viscosity, Titratable Acidity, metal detector), recording results in SafetyChain, calibrating equipment, and alerting when specs are not met.