Warehouse Quality Assurance

100Hires, Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus is seeking a QA Specialist for a food manufacturing facility serving the Skokie/Niles, IL area. You will monitor food safety, product quality, and GMP practices on the manufacturing floor, and perform in-process inspections across production lines each shift.

The role requires at least 1 year of QA/QC or operations experience in food manufacturing, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a team.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of QA/QC or operations experience in a food manufacturing setting.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong organization and time management.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food safety, product quality, and GMP practices on the manufacturing floor.
• Perform in-process quality inspections on production lines each shift.
• Check production paperwork, retain samples, lot/code dates, weights, labels, and metal detection records.
• Perform scale checks and metal detector audits.
• Place materials on hold when quality or safety issues are identified.
• Conduct allergen, glass, brittle plastic, magnet, and metal detection audits.
• Prepare retain samples and maintain QA supply inventory.
• Monitor GMP compliance and report issues.
• Conduct internal plant audits and maintain QA documentation.
• Escalate serious food safety concerns and shut down production when necessary.
• Perform additional QA duties as required.

Skills

QA/QC experience

GMP practices

Attention to detail

Math skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

QA Specialist – Quality ControlSkokie/Niles, IL Area | $21/hr | Full-Time | Third Shift | Weekly PayNexus Employment is hiring QA Specialists for a food manufacturing facility serving the Skokie/Niles, IL area.What You’ll Do:Monitor food safety, product quality, and employee GMP practices on the manufacturing floorPerform in-process quality inspections on production lines each shiftCheck production paperwork, retain samples, lot/code dates, weights, labels, and metal detection recordsPerform scale checks and metal detector auditsPlace materials on hold when quality or food safety issues are identifiedPerform changeover validations, equipment ATP swabbing, and environmental swabbingConduct allergen, glass, brittle plastic, magnet, and metal detection auditsPrepare retain samples and maintain QA supply inventoryMonitor GMP compliance and report issuesConduct internal plant audits and maintain QA documentationGenerate maintenance work requests and train new QA team membersEscalate serious food safety concerns and shut down production when necessaryPerform additional QA duties as requiredWhat We’re Looking For:High school diploma required; college education is a plusAt least 1 year of QA/QC or operations experience in food manufacturingBasic math skillsStrong organization and time management skillsExcellent attention to detailGood written and verbal communication skillsReliable, safety-focused, and able to work independently and as part of a teamWhy Apply:$21/hr starting payFull-time, steady workThird-shift opportunityWork in a quality-focused food manufacturing environmentOpportunity for growth within the QA departmentHow to Apply:Apply in person at the Nexus Employment Solutions Plus Niles location.Nexus Employment Solutions Plus7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 12Niles, IL 60714Please bring 2 forms of identification when applying.AI Disclosure:Our recruitment process may include AI-assisted tools to support candidate evaluation. These tools do not replace human decision-making. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.