Quality Technician II — Food Safety & Line Audits

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Discretionary annual incentive

Job summary

Maker's Pride, LLC is hiring a Quality Technician to ensure food safety within the Quality Monitoring Scheme. You will perform hourly quality checks on production lines and verify compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include addressing discrepancies in HACCP programs, allergen controls, sanitation, GMP findings, and holding procedures, while maintaining accurate paperwork and 5-S standards. Previous QA experience preferred; bilingual skills a plus.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in inspections.
• Strong/verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks on production lines hourly (often for 3 lines).
• Report discrepancies with HACCP, Allergen, Sanitation, GMP findings, and HOLD procedures.
• Ensure products meet legal and customer requirements per Bluebook.
• Complete daily paperwork accurately.
• Maintain 5-S and clean work areas.
• Label and organize samples and retentions.
• Follow Hold Procedures for non-conforming materials.
• Perform HACCP and Preventive Controls checks as needed.
• Assist in tests/new product trials.
• Perform other audits or inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Spanish language (basic)

Teamwork / collaboration

Mathematical calculations (fractions,,

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Postsecondary education preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Maker's Pride, LLC is hiring a Quality Technician to ensure food safety within the Quality Monitoring Scheme. You will perform hourly quality checks on production lines and verify compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include addressing discrepancies in HACCP programs, allergen controls, sanitation, GMP findings, and holding procedures, while maintaining accurate paperwork and 5-S standards. Previous QA experience preferred; bilingual skills a plus.