Quality Control Technician

Actalent; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Quality Control Technician II in Downers Grove, IL to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on-site. You will inspect materials, monitor HACCP programs, support audits, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in food manufacturing QA/QC, knowledge of HACCP/GMPs, and strong attention to detail. Bilingual EN/ES is a plus; role is fully onsite with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of quality, food safety, QA, or QC experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience working in FDA and/or USDA-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety regulations, and quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and documentation practices.
• Ability to work independently while partnering with leadership and plant teams.
• Experience with audits, environmental monitoring, allergen programs, or traceability activities is a plus.
• HACCP, SQF, or GFSI certifications are highly desired.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Monitor HACCP programs, CCPs, GMPs, sanitation, allergen controls, and food safety practices.
• Conduct environmental monitoring, pre-operational inspections, and product hold/release activities.
• Investigate quality issues, support root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with audits, traceability exercises, mock recalls, and regulatory inspections.
• Train and coach team members on food safety and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to improve processes and product quality.

Skills

QA experience

FDA/ USDA environment

HACCP / GMP

Detail oriented

Independent with leadership

Audits & traceability

SQF / GFSI certs desired

Bilingual EN/ES

Job description

Quality Control Technician II - Food Manufacturing

Are you passionate about food safety and quality? Join a growing food manufacturing team where you'll play a critical role in ensuring products meet the highest standards for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

As a Quality Control Technician II, you'll be the on-site quality expert, conducting product inspections, monitoring food safety programs, verifying production standards, supporting audits, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands‑on in a manufacturing environment and wants to make a direct impact on product quality and consumer safety.

What You'll Do

• Perform inspections on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
• Monitor HACCP programs, CCPs, GMPs, sanitation, allergen controls, and food safety practices
• Conduct environmental monitoring, pre-operational inspections, and product hold/release activities
• Investigate quality issues, support root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Assist with audits, traceability exercises, mock recalls, and regulatory inspections
• Train and coach team members on food safety and quality procedures
• Collaborate with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to improve processes and product quality

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of quality, food safety, QA, or QC experience in food manufacturing
• Experience working in FDA and/or USDA-regulated environments
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety regulations, and quality systems
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and documentation practices
• Ability to work independently while partnering with leadership and plant teams
• Experience with audits, environmental monitoring, allergen programs, or traceability activities is a plus
• HACCP, SQF, or GFSI certifications are highly desired
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-visibility position with significant ownership and autonomy
• Opportunity to serve as the primary Quality Technician at the site
• Direct influence on food safety culture and plant operations
• Exposure to audits, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and leadership opportunities
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to train and mentor others

Schedule

Monday through Friday | 3:30 AM - 12:00 PM Additional overtime, weekend, or off-shift support may be required based on production needs.

If you're looking to grow your career in food safety and quality while making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Downers Grove, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Downers Grove, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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