Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift, Food Production

Nestlé; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health care coverage

Broad range of other benefits

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician for the 3rd shift to support production with QA inspections, sanitation, and GMP compliance on the shop floor.

You will work the 10PM–6AM shift, Sunday–Friday, perform in-process testing, monitor quality, and escalate safety or quality concerns to leadership. Nestlé offers a competitive hourly wage, shift differential, and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in manufacturing, quality control, production, or operations.
• Comfortable around powders, chemicals, and food allergens.
• Flexible to overtime, irregular hours, or rotating shifts.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/move during shift.
• Basic English proficiency; Spanish/English bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process testing and QA inspections.
• Conduct daily pre-operational and changeover checks.
• Follow safety rules (LOTO), GMPs, SOPs, and company policies.
• Conduct daily floor walks to monitor GMP compliance.
• Communicate/escalate safety, sanitation, or product issues to Line Leadership Team.
• Participate in product evaluations to ensure top quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Safety rules

Basic math

Reading documents

Lab tasks

Computers/office software

SAP/DMO/Pegasus knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

DMO

Pegasus

Neogen ATP readers

Job description

Nestlé USA is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician for the 3rd shift to support production with QA inspections, sanitation, and GMP compliance on the shop floor.

You will work the 10PM–6AM shift, Sunday–Friday, perform in-process testing, monitor quality, and escalate safety or quality concerns to leadership. Nestlé offers a competitive hourly wage, shift differential, and benefits.