Food Quality & Inventory Control Associate

JazzHR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Conexus Food Solutions, based in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Inventory and Quality Control Associate (IQCA) to ensure products meet food safety and quality standards while maintaining accurate inventory and complying with company, state, and FDA regulations.

You will conduct inspections, manage allergen labeling, calibrate thermometers, perform cycle counts, support ERP/PDA testing, generate reports, and help drive continuous improvement across quality and inventory processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Basic Microsoft Word & Excel Skills.
• Minimum of 1 year of quality control and/or inventory management experience (preferred).
• Previous experience working with food allergens (preferred).
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems (preferred).
• Bilingual in Chinese or Spanish and English (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct inbound and outbound product inspections and verify inventory accuracy at each stage.
• Manage and/or assist with product allergen inspections, ensuring accurate allergen labeling on food products to prevent cross-contamination.
• Calibrate thermometers for warehouse use and monitor cooler and freezer temperatures.
• Conduct routine and cycle inventory counts, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain up-to-date inventory records.
• Assist in the performance of technical operations like setting up 2nd shift picking by applying QC verification labels, examining products, recording results, and taking corrective actions if necessary.
• Track and manage inventory levels to minimize waste, shrinkage, and stock discrepancies.
• Assist in the evaluation and resolution of customer complaints through vendor scorecards, including quantifying reasons for rejected loads.
• Help support the development of vendor scorecards.
• Support ERP/PDA scanner testing and ensure accurate inventory data entry across systems.
• Assist in generating inventory and quality reports as requested by management.
• Oversee the disposal of expired products and maintain records of all removed inventory.
• Perform glass and brittle plastic audits.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve quality and inventory processes.
• Recommend process improvements for efficient QC and inventory management.
• Analyze trends in inspection and inventory data to identify potential issues.

Skills

Quality control

Inventory management

ERP systems

Microsoft Word & Excel

Bilingual (Chinese/Spanish & English)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Conexus Food Solutions, based in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Inventory and Quality Control Associate (IQCA) to ensure products meet food safety and quality standards while maintaining accurate inventory and complying with company, state, and FDA regulations.

You will conduct inspections, manage allergen labeling, calibrate thermometers, perform cycle counts, support ERP/PDA testing, generate reports, and help drive continuous improvement across quality and inventory processes.