Remote QA Assistant (Part-Time, Data & Inspections)

Rip Van; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Rip Van is seeking a Quality Assistant for a part-time, remote-first role. Expect 15–20 hours per week with possible additional hours. You will inspect products, trend data, and support reporting to leadership.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, documentation, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Based in the Chicago area with travel to Joliet, IL for warehouse inspections as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food safety, quality, or similar university degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of quality control/assurance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate production samples against Rip Van specifications for compliance.
• Assist in warehouse inspections as needed.
• Assist the quality team in trending sample data and reporting results.
• Assist the quality team in creating and presenting reports to executive leadership.
• Support the Quality Department with development and review of specifications.
• Assist the quality team in identifying and applying supplier corrective action report elements, such as problem identified and potential root cause.
• Assist the quality team in consumer complaints handling and reporting.
• Assist in creating and maintaining Rip Van's SOP library.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal & written communication

Auditing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in food safety/quality

Job description

Rip Van is seeking a Quality Assistant for a part-time, remote-first role. Expect 15–20 hours per week with possible additional hours. You will inspect products, trend data, and support reporting to leadership.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, documentation, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Based in the Chicago area with travel to Joliet, IL for warehouse inspections as needed.