Quality Assurance Technician

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

This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment sponsorship.

At Batory Foods, we encourage our team to Bring YOU, Every Day because true success starts with the ability to be yourself and letting your unique talents shine. Since 1979, the heart of our success has been our people. The Friedman family established a legacy of generosity, warmth, and respect. And with core values like Invest in Relationships and Be Relentless About Improvement, each member of our team consistently strives for excellence to uphold that legacy - whether it's related to the employee experience, our processes, or the customer journey. Join our team today and help us build a better tomorrow, together.

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN - 3rd Shift - 9:30pm - 6:00am

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role in ensuring food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the manufacturing process. This position is responsible for conducting product inspections, monitoring production processes, performing quality testing, and maintaining accurate documentation to ensure products meet company standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. The Quality Assurance Technician collaborates closely with production and operations teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and promote a culture of food safety and quality excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform individual or group projects assigned by the QA Manager.
• Collect samples of ingredients, perform quality checks during production and assist with production records.
• Inspect incoming and out-going trucks according to shipping and receiving program.
• Perform quality checks on incoming raw materials, packaging components, finished products and labels on a timely basis. Generate Certificate of Analysis.
• Document and interpret lab results, compare to internal specification or vendor/customer specification to ensure product quality is within acceptance. Discuss and report food safety concerns to related personnel for further action.
• Maintain lab equipment calibration schedule and inventory of lab supplies.
• Administer samples sent to outside laboratories and potential customers. Ensure all customer required testing is performed. Follow schedule for environmental monitoring testing program.
• Report any process errors, product failures, or deviations. Follow through with operations regarding production issues and quality concerns. Stop production if needed and communicate information to all management and QA Manager for follow-up actions.
• Maintain all relevant reports, non-compliance report investigations and conduct monthly Management meetings to communicate follow-up procedures.
• Conduct employee training and maintain records. Implement, manage, and maintain food safety related programs (BRC, HACCP, SOP, Allergen etc.).

Personal And Formal Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in food manufacturing, processing & distribution.
• Understanding in maintaining food safety related documents and knowledge in GFSI standards.
• High attention to detail, strong computer and excel knowledge. Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environments.
• Strong verbal communication skills, presentation skills and technical writing skills.
• Capable of occasionally lifting 25-50 lbs.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Willing to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Knowledge in performing analytical tests such as pH, brix, HPLC and refractometer tests.
• Bachelor's degree, in Food Science or similar; or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Previous quality experience. PCQI and HACCP certification preferred.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 40114 paid holidays with a end of year holiday refresh break
• K program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Be Positively Excellent well-being program
• Term Life Insurance Plan
• Standard Disability Plan

Batory Foods in an equal opportunity employer which considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, Batory Foods in an equal opportunity employer which considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Batory Foods also provides "reasonable accommodations" to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify us immediately.