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Quality Assurance (QA) Lead – Food Manufacturing
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Pay Rate: $24/hour (flexible based on experience and shift)
Overtime: Potential for overtime on Fridays once converted to full-time
Terms: 6 month contract-to-hire
Qualifications
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented QA Technician to support quality and food safety operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is heavily focused on lab testing, documentation, and GMP compliance, ensuring the safety and quality of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow into a Lead QA role over time, joining a collaborative team where independence and initiative are valued.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Control & Lab Testing
Quality Assurance (QA) Lead – Food Manufacturing
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Pay Rate: $24/hour (flexible based on experience and shift)
Overtime: Potential for overtime on Fridays once converted to full-time
Terms: 6 month contract-to-hire
Qualifications
- Experience in food quality or food manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and food safety programs
- SQF and/or HACCP certification preferred (not required)
- Basic computer skills required
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to work independently
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented QA Technician to support quality and food safety operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is heavily focused on lab testing, documentation, and GMP compliance, ensuring the safety and quality of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow into a Lead QA role over time, joining a collaborative team where independence and initiative are valued.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Control & Lab Testing
- Perform routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products
- Execute microbiological analysis and environmental monitoring programs
- Conduct quality testing using various lab equipment and methods
- Identify and escalate out-of-specification (OOS) results and place materials on hold as needed
- Maintain accurate lab documentation including COAs, lab sheets, and testing records
- Manage vendor and customer COAs
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards
- Support prerequisite programs including allergen control, hold/release, and sample retention
- Perform daily/weekly calibration of lab equipment and report any issues
- Maintain lab cleanliness and organization (MSS standards)
- Monitor lab supply levels and coordinate replenishment as needed
- Assist with training new QA Technicians
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the lab
- Identify recurring quality or food safety issues and propose solutions
Salary : $24