Quality Assurance Tech - 3rd Shift (Food)

Batory Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid holidays with year-end break

Tuition reimbursement program

Be Positively Excellent well-being

Term Life Insurance

Standard Disability Plan

Job summary

Batory Foods is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician for the 3rd shift (9:30pm–6:00am) in Chicago. The role ensures food safety, product quality and regulatory compliance across the manufacturing process.

You will conduct inspections, testing, documentation and collaborative improvements with production teams. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in food manufacturing, familiarity with GFSI standards, and strong analytical skills with laboratory test methods such as pH, HPLC and refractometry.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in food manufacturing, processing & distribution.
• Understanding of maintaining food safety documents and knowledge of GFSI standards.
• Strong attention to detail with computer and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform product inspections and quality testing to ensure compliance with standards.
• Collect samples, monitor production, and maintain production records.
• Inspect incoming/outgoing shipments and generate Certificates of Analysis.
• Maintain lab equipment calibration schedule and inventory of supplies.

Skills

Food safety awareness

QA experience

GFSI knowledge

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

PCQI/HACCP certification preferred

Tools

HPLC

pH meter

Refractometer

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Batory Foods is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician for the 3rd shift (9:30pm–6:00am) in Chicago. The role ensures food safety, product quality and regulatory compliance across the manufacturing process.

You will conduct inspections, testing, documentation and collaborative improvements with production teams. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in food manufacturing, familiarity with GFSI standards, and strong analytical skills with laboratory test methods such as pH, HPLC and refractometry.