Quality Assurance Technician — 3rd Shift (Food QC & Compliance)

Batory Foods Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Well-being program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Batory Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 3rd shift (9:30pm–6:00am) to join our QA team. The role involves routine quality checks, sample collection, and documentation to ensure product quality and compliance with internal specs and vendor/customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in food manufacturing, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to food safety programs such as HACCP and PCQI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.
• 5-7 years’ experience in food manufacturing, processing & distribution.
• PCQI and HACCP certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and Excel knowledge.
• Willing to travel up to 5% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Perform projects assigned by QA Manager.
• Collect samples, perform quality checks and assist with records.
• Inspect incoming/outgoing trucks per shipping program.
• Run quality checks on raw materials, packaging, finished products.
• Document lab results and compare with specs; report concerns.
• Maintain calibration schedule and lab inventory.
• Coordinate outside labs and environmental monitoring testing.
• Report deviations and stop production if needed; communicate actions.
• Maintain reports and lead monthly QA meetings.
• Train employees and maintain food safety programs (BRC, HACCP, SOP, Allergen).

Skills

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

PCQI

HACCP

Job description

Batory Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 3rd shift (9:30pm–6:00am) to join our QA team. The role involves routine quality checks, sample collection, and documentation to ensure product quality and compliance with internal specs and vendor/customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in food manufacturing, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to food safety programs such as HACCP and PCQI.