Quality Control Technician (2nd shift)

Greenwood Associates Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; 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 a family-owned distributor serving the food and beverage industry since 1974. The company seeks a second shift Quality Control Technician (QA Tech) to perform qualitative and quantitative checks on products to support FSMS and ensure quality and safety.

The role is full-time, at-will, non-exempt and hourly, with start times between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Responsibilities include sample analysis, inspections, record-keeping, and maintaining equipment while complying

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, college classes/degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Understand and apply food safety principles and regulations as required.
• Proficient with computer systems and ERP or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, analyze, interpret, and report test results for chemical, physical, and microbiological samples.
• Conduct inspection checks on goods and production processes.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and CPFG food safety rules and regulations.
• Report safety/quality findings and issues.
• Perform 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.
• Work hours may vary based on production activities and overtime may be required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

Job 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

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