Quality Control Technician (2nd shift)

Greenwood Associates; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident/Critical Illness Insurance

Generous PTO Accrual

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Greenwood Associates Inc. is seeking a second shift Quality Control Technician to perform qualitative and quantitative checks on food and beverage products. This role helps maintain the company’s FSMS, ensuring high quality and safe products that meet specifications.

It is a full-time, at-will, non-exempt hourly position with start times between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM based on production needs. The QA Tech will collect and analyze samples, verify compliance with FDA/CPFG rules, manage

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; college classes/degree or equivalent job experience.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions, communicate effectively, and work in a fast-paced team environment with minimal supervision.
• Able to independently investigate and analyze observations, and draw conclusions.
• Able to understand food safety principles, certification program structure and governmental regulations as required.
• Strong computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn new business systems (ERP or other software).

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, analyze, interpret, and report test results of chemical, physical, and microbiological samples.
• Conduct inspection checks on goods and production processes.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and CPFG food safety and quality rules and regulations.
• Report food safety/quality findings and issues.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment; keep documentation up to date.
• Record data in logbooks, spreadsheets, and ERP system.

Skills

Following instructions

Communication

Teamwork

Independent analysis

ERP systems familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Greenwood Associates Inc. is a family owned and operated distributor of natural fruit and vegetable juice concentrates, purees, and essential oils, proudly serving the food and beverage industry since 1974. With over 50 years of experience, Greenwood provides high-quality products, custom blending, packaging, and logistics solutions to customers across North America. Rooted in strong relationships and a people first culture, Greenwood values teamwork, accountability, and long-term growth. As a stable, multi generation business, we empower employees to make an impact, build lasting partnerships, and grow their careers in an environment that values integrity and collaboration.

Reporting to the Quality Lab Manager, the second shift Quality Control Technician (QA Tech) performs manual and automated standardized qualitative and quantitative checks, tests, and inspections to determine the physical, chemical, or biological properties of food and beverage products. This role is critical to support our organization’s Food Safety Management System (“FSMS”) in providing high quality, safe products that meet customer requirements and approved material specifications.

This is a full-time, at- will, non-exempt hourly position. Schedule flexibility is required, start time may range from 10:00AM start to 3:00PM start.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, prepare, analyze, interpret, and report test results of chemical, physical, and microbiological samples
• Conduct inspection checks on goods and production processes
• Ensure employees and processes compliance to FDA and CPFG food safety and quality rules and regulations
• Report food safety/quality findings and issues
• Performing maintenance of laboratory equipment according to operation and calibration requirements
• Maintain compliance documentation as required
• Record data in logbooks, computer spreadsheets, and ERP system
• Perform general laboratory housekeeping as outlined in MSS
• Inventory, monitor, and restock lab supplies
• Follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment as required

Requirements

Qualifications and Core Competencies:

• High School Diploma or GED, college classes/degree or equivalent job experience
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions, communicate effectively, and work in a fast-paced team environment with minimal direct supervision
• Able to independently investigate and analyze observations, and draw conclusions
• Able to understand, interpret, and apply food safety principles, certification program structure and requirements, and governmental regulations as required
• Strong computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office software, and ability to quickly learn new business systems (ERP or other business software) and programs

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive movement using keyboard
• Able to remain standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Able to navigate ladders and stairs, and occasionally lift <75lbs. weights unassisted
• Able to work in a food manufacturing environment including low temperature cold storage warehousing, hot and wet/humid production rooms
• Able to become exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, heights, and/or loud noises occasionally
• Sufficient visual acuity to observe appearance of products and cleanliness of production area and equipment
• Sufficient olfactory and gustatory acuity to perform frequent organoleptic product evaluations
• Sufficient physical dexterity to perform the technical and clerical functions required of the role effectively and efficiently

Work hours may vary based on production activities and overtime may be required.

Benefits Offered

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
• Generous PTO Accrual
• Paid Holidays