Meat QC Technician: HACCP & Cold-Chain Inspector

Chicago Meat Authority Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Meat Purchase Program

Job summary

Chicago Meat Authority Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Quality Control Technician to ensure products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The role participates in HACCP, records keeping, and continuous improvement across production and warehouse operations.

The incumbent will monitor temperatures, inspect materials and processes, and assist with food safety programs. Must be able to lift 35 lbs, work extended hours, and communicate in English; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Quality control experience required.
• Must lift up to 35 pounds and work in a cold environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong English, math, writing and reporting abilities.
• Meat processing or refrigerated manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and monitor processes and products.
• Perform daily checks of temperatures and visual inspections in production and warehouse.
• Complete HACCP forms and actions within 24 hours.
• Inspect raw materials for specs, codes, lot numbers, and dates.
• Ensure GMPs and maintain documentation of records.
• Conduct testing and follow procedures.
• Assist with quality and food safety programs and policies.
• Calibrate measuring devices like thermometers and metal detectors.
• Maintain detailed, timely, accurate records.
• Report results and concerns to QA Management promptly.
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Complete HACCP activities and documents.
• Monitor production and warehouse for GMP compliance.
• Utilize computers for recording results and forms.
• Initiate holds for nonconforming product/equipment.

Skills

Quality control

Bilingual EN/ES

Strong English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Chicago Meat Authority Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Quality Control Technician to ensure products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The role participates in HACCP, records keeping, and continuous improvement across production and warehouse operations.

The incumbent will monitor temperatures, inspect materials and processes, and assist with food safety programs. Must be able to lift 35 lbs, work extended hours, and communicate in English; Spanish is a plus.