QA Technician

Vaco by Highspring; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking QA Technicians for their facility in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidates will have experience in QA/QC functions, be detail-oriented, and be comfortable working early shifts. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; some college preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience as a QA/QC technician.
• Fluent in English; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate laboratory instrumentation and perform various lab tests.
• Document verification of in-process production functions.
• Communicate with outside service companies and complete necessary paperwork.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Early Mornings

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Some College

Job description

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This range is provided by Vaco by Highspring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$37,440.00/yr - $43,680.00/yr

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Sr Associate, Recruiting at Vaco by Highspring

Vaco is hiring several QA Technicians
Location: Chicago, IL
Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Responsibilities (will vary based on scheduled assignment:

• Calibrate/verify laboratory instrumentation.
• Perform in-coming, in-process and finished product laboratory testing.
• Perform pre-operational checks; visual inspection of production areas, ATP swabbing, allergen swabbing, and the coordinating of recleaning/resanitizing.
• Complete customer specific requirements and specifications.
• Follow frequency schedules for facility monitoring/verification; environmental, coolers, freezers, foamers, chemical concentrations, scales, etc.
• Prepare samples for outside testing service.
• Work with USDC inspector.
• Document verification of in-process production functions; monitor water and product temperature, dumping, desalting, injection, cure brine, cover brine.
• Document verification of production finished processing; metal detection performance, finished products settings, batch ratios, code dates, labels, stickers, weights, packaging materials, and product changeover.
• Communicate with outside service companies; sanitation, pest control, chemical control, outside laboratory, waste management, landscaping, and vendors.
• Complete all necessary paperwork
• Other duties as assigned
  

Education:
High School Diploma-Required
Some College-Preferred

Experience:

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment with an emphasis on QA/QC functions
• 1-2 years of experience as a QA/QC technician
  

Qualifications:

• Ability to work early morning hours when needed (4am start) as a backup to the pre-op technician
• Must be fluent in the English language and able to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Exposure to environmental monitoring processes is preferred.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
Desired Skills and Experience

1+ years QA or QC experience
Food industry experience is required
Protein experience is a big plus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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