Quality & Compliance Technician – Food Production

Newly Weds Foods- Chicago, IL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Cash Accumulation Plan-401K

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short- Term/Long-Term Disability

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

New Weds Foods in Chicago, IL seeks a Quality Control Technician to ensure product quality and safety across finished goods. You will perform analyses, log results, and monitor line equipment to uphold GMP standards and customer expectations.

Responsibilities include communicating issues to supervisors, conducting audits, and supporting investigations into non-conformances. This role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and teamwork in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS or GED with 1–2 years related experience.
• Ability to use quality control analysis equipment.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Mathematical skills and data processing ability required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability per product specs.
• Communicates quality issues to production and QC leadership.
• Logs analysis results and batch info in I-Series (AS400).
• Monitors line equipment for safety, cleanliness, and functionality.
• Performs GMP audits and CCP checks (metal detectors, magnets, scales).
• Assists in non-conformance investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Performs batch setup checks, logs discrepancies, and holds/releases products as needed.
• Maintains retention samples and necessary documentation.

Skills

Quality control equipment use

Fluency in English

Mathematical skills

Computer/data processing

Ability to climb ladders

Able to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School or GED

Tools

I-Series (AS400)

Job description

New Weds Foods in Chicago, IL seeks a Quality Control Technician to ensure product quality and safety across finished goods. You will perform analyses, log results, and monitor line equipment to uphold GMP standards and customer expectations.

Responsibilities include communicating issues to supervisors, conducting audits, and supporting investigations into non-conformances. This role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and teamwork in a fast-paced production environment.