Quality Assurance Operator

Trillium Staffing; Deer Creek (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is seeking a Sanitation & Quality Assurance Operator for a growing food production company near Morton, IL. This on-site role focuses on maintaining a clean, food-safe environment while monitoring product quality throughout production.

The operator is on the 1st shift (7am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri) with potential overtime. Pay ranges from $18–22/hour based on experience, and the position is full-time, temp-to-hire. Experience in food manufacturing and strong record-keeping are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or sanitation is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail to identify quality or sanitation concerns.
• Basic math and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sanitizing production equipment, workstations, and facility areas according to established cleaning procedures.
• Inspecting raw materials, products in production, and finished goods to verify quality expectations are met.
• Completing required production, sanitation, and inspection records accurately.
• Mixing, testing, and using cleaning solutions safely while following chemical handling procedures.
• Observing production activities to help ensure compliance with food safety programs and company quality standards.
• Notifying leadership of quality concerns, equipment issues, or conditions that could impact food safety.
• Supporting production operations during busy periods and assisting with general manufacturing tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Record-keeping

Independent worker

Job description

Trillium Staffing is seeking a Sanitation & Quality Assurance Operator for a growing food production company near Morton, IL.

The Sanitation & Quality Assurance Operator is responsible for helping maintain a clean, food-safe manufacturing environment while monitoring product quality throughout the production process.

Responsibilities

• Sanitizing production equipment, workstations, and facility areas according to established cleaning procedures.
• Inspecting raw materials, products in production, and finished goods to verify quality expectations are met.
• Completing required production, sanitation, and inspection records accurately.
• Mixing, testing, and using cleaning solutions safely while following chemical handling procedures.
• Observing production activities to help ensure compliance with food safety programs and company quality standards.
• Notifying leadership of quality concerns, equipment issues, or conditions that could impact food safety.
• Supporting production operations during busy periods and assisting with general manufacturing tasks as needed.

The Sanitation & Quality Assurance Operator is a 1st shift position. The hours will be 7am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, and overtime may be possible. Pay will range from $18-$22/hour based on experience. This is a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, sanitation, quality control, or a similar production environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify quality or sanitation concerns.
• Basic math and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing facility with exposure to moisture, temperature changes, cleaning chemicals, food odors, and moving machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.