Quality Technician - Lab & QA (Food & Beverage) - 3rd Shift

Employbridge; Freeport (IL); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EmployBridge is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance across the production process in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include quality inspections of products, packaging, dates and finished goods; laboratory testing (pH, moisture, salt, viscosity); monitoring processes, audits, documentation, and non-conformances; supporting GMP and food safety initiatives. Competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Formación

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Comfortable working with computers and quality systems.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic math proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a quality, manufacturing, laboratory, technical, or regulated environment preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform quality inspections on products, packaging, labels, date codes, bottles, cans, and finished goods.
• Conduct laboratory testing, including pH, moisture, salt, viscosity, and other quality measurements.
• Evaluate product appearance, flavor, aroma, texture, and overall consistency.
• Monitor production processes and identify quality concerns or non-conformances.
• Perform floor audits and routine quality checks throughout the facility.
• Verify production paperwork, charts, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct package integrity, coding, labeling, and pallet pattern inspections.
• Monitor equipment checks, X-ray systems, pressure/vacuum gauges, and additional quality control measures.
• Support food safety and GMP compliance initiatives.
• Communicate quality issues to production leadership and collaborate on corrective actions.
• Place non-conforming products on hold and assist with disposition decisions and documentation.
• Inspect production equipment and work areas to ensure cleanliness and readiness prior to production.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Quality systems

Decision making

Communication

Math proficiency

Teamwork

Regulated environment experience

Descripción del empleo

EmployBridge is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance across the production process in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include quality inspections of products, packaging, dates and finished goods; laboratory testing (pH, moisture, salt, viscosity); monitoring processes, audits, documentation, and non-conformances; supporting GMP and food safety initiatives. Competitive hourly rate based on experience.