Warehouse Quality Assurance

Accelera; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Accelera, located in the Skokie/Niles, Illinois region, is seeking candidates for a full-time, third-shift Quality Assurance role in a food production facility. The position offers a starting hourly rate and opportunities to advance within the QA department.

The role emphasizes strict GMP adherence, routine quality assessments, and maintaining QA documentation across production lines. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; higher education is a plus
• At least 1 year in a food manufacturing quality or operations role
• Strong math skills and numerical accuracy
• Excellent time management and organization
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Reliable team player with safety focus and minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Oversee GMP compliance and food safety throughout the shift
• Perform routine quality assessments on active production lines
• Verify production documentation including samples, lot tracking, labeling, and logs
• Audit scales and metal detectors and isolate non-conforming materials
• Manage QA sample retention and stock levels of QA materials
• Escalate safety risks and halt lines when critical issues arise
• Support maintenance requests and mentor new staff
• Prepare reports on discrepancies and maintain QA records

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our food production facility located in the Skokie/Niles, Illinois region. This is a full-time, third-shift position offering competitive weekly compensation.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee food safety protocols and staff adherence to GMP standards to ensure a secure production environment
• Execute routine quality assessments on active production lines throughout your shift
• Verify all production documentation, including sample retention, lot tracking, labeling, and metal detection logs
• Conduct regular audits of scales and metal detection equipment
• Isolate any materials that fail to meet our rigorous food safety or quality benchmarks
• Complete environmental and equipment ATP swabbing alongside changeover validations
• Perform comprehensive audits for allergens, glass, magnets, and brittle plastic components
• Manage the organization of retain samples and oversee the stock levels of QA materials
• Ensure consistent GMP compliance and provide reports on any observed discrepancies
• Execute internal facility audits while maintaining accurate quality assurance records
• Support the team by initiating maintenance requests and mentoring incoming staff members
• Protect our high standards by escalating safety risks and halting production lines when critical issues arise
• Complete various other quality-related tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Completion of high school is mandatory, while higher education is considered an asset
• Minimum of one year of experience within a food manufacturing quality or operations role
• Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations
• Strong ability to manage time and organize daily tasks efficiently
• High level of precision and attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities
• Dependable team player who prioritizes safety and works well without constant supervision

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting hourly rate of $21
• Experience in a facility dedicated to high-quality food production
• Potential for professional advancement within the quality department

Additional Information

Our hiring process utilizes AI-supported technology to assist in candidate screening, though all final hiring decisions are made by our team. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.