Quality Assurance Technician 1st Shift Weekends

The Fresh Factory; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Voluntary STD, LTD, and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Holiday pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Carol Stream, IL, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician. This role focuses on ensuring that products meet food safety standards and driving operational improvements. The position is primarily on weekends, with additional hours on Monday and Friday if desired. The ideal candidate has experience in food manufacturing and strong communication skills, with a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must speak, read and write English.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Test and release finished product samples.
• Monitor key processing Critical Control Points.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and release equipment for use.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Food manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Computer and tablet usage

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Job description

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that all products manufactured at

The Fresh Factory conform to food safety and quality specifications. This role will help drive

operational improvements in food safety and quality by demonstrating best practices in GMPs,

monitoring and verifying CCPs, and maintaining the company’s and our customers’ high

standards for production. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager. This is a primarily Weekend Position. Monday and Friday are added to make 40 hours a week. If a candidate desires only weekend employment please note it in your resume and we will consider that.

Schedule: F - M

Friday 6am - 2pm

Saturday 6 AM - 6 PM

Sunday 6 AM - 6 PM

Monday 6AM - 2PM

Location: On-site in Carol Stream, IL

Pay: $18-26/hr, depending on experience & skillset, plus $0.17 shift differential.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Voluntary STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday pay
• A culture of trust and growth opportunities

Responsibilities

● Test and release finished product samples

● Monitor key processing Critical Control Points

● Periodically test packaging integrity, fill weights, and fill levels

● Inspect finished goods packaging

● Collect retain samples

● Conduct pre-operational inspections and release equipment for use

● Perform environmental monitoring swabs, read and record results

● Inspect and document the condition of inbound and outbound trucks

● Participate in regular Food Safety Team meetings

● Ensure the plant is audit ready (SQF, Organic, FDA, and customer audits)

Qualifications:

● Strong communication skills

● Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility

● Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

● Ability to work with multiple departments including Operations, Maintenance,

Warehouse & Logistics, and Research & Development

● Ability to use a computer and tablet

● Must speak, read and write English

● Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

Physical requirements

• Move/Lift up to 50lbs
• Stands most of the day
• Works in Cold Room 25% of the time
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment

About Us: At the Fresh Factory, we’ve built a platform to accelerate the growth of emerging food and

beverage brands. We are vertically integrated from the farm to the shelf and offer services

above and beyond traditional manufacturing, becoming a trusted growth partner for leading

brands. We are growing quickly, adding exciting new products, processes, and packaging

capabilities. Thanks to this growth, we are looking to add more Quality Assurance Technicians

to our team to cover our growing weekend QA needs.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. This job description may be adjusted based on changing business needs.