Night Shift Food QA Specialist - Quality Control

100Hires, Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus is seeking a QA Specialist for a food manufacturing facility serving the Skokie/Niles, IL area. You will monitor food safety, product quality, and GMP practices on the manufacturing floor, and perform in-process inspections across production lines each shift.

The role requires at least 1 year of QA/QC or operations experience in food manufacturing, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a team.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of QA/QC or operations experience in a food manufacturing setting.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong organization and time management.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food safety, product quality, and GMP practices on the manufacturing floor.
• Perform in-process quality inspections on production lines each shift.
• Check production paperwork, retain samples, lot/code dates, weights, labels, and metal detection records.
• Perform scale checks and metal detector audits.
• Place materials on hold when quality or safety issues are identified.
• Conduct allergen, glass, brittle plastic, magnet, and metal detection audits.
• Prepare retain samples and maintain QA supply inventory.
• Monitor GMP compliance and report issues.
• Conduct internal plant audits and maintain QA documentation.
• Escalate serious food safety concerns and shut down production when necessary.
• Perform additional QA duties as required.

Skills

QA/QC experience

GMP practices

Attention to detail

Math skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus is seeking a QA Specialist for a food manufacturing facility serving the Skokie/Niles, IL area. You will monitor food safety, product quality, and GMP practices on the manufacturing floor, and perform in-process inspections across production lines each shift.

The role requires at least 1 year of QA/QC or operations experience in food manufacturing, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a team.