Quality Control Technician With Food Experience

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician ensures that food products meet strict quality and safety standards in a modern, high-volume manufacturing environment. This role focuses on monitoring production processes, performing quality checks, and maintaining accurate documentation in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and company procedures.

Schedule: 2nd shift

Pay: $20-27.00 per hour based off skills & experience

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control checks on food products throughout the production process to ensure they meet established quality and safety standards.
• Monitor production lines to verify adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and internal quality procedures.
• Inspect materials, in-process products, and finished goods for defects, inconsistencies, or deviations from specifications.
• Accurately document quality checks, test results, and any non-conformances in accordance with company requirements.
• Communicate quality issues promptly to production staff and leadership to support timely corrections and continuous improvement.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance processes to uphold product integrity and consistency.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation guidelines while working in the production environment.
• Collaborate with team members across production and maintenance to help maintain machinery and production lines to high quality standards.
• Participate in required overtime, including Saturdays, to support production and quality needs across assigned shifts.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of food quality experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Hands-on experience with quality control in the food industry.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ability to perform accurate quality inspections and identify non-conforming product.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product integrity and safety.
• Ability to maintain clear, accurate, and organized documentation.
• Willingness and ability to work required overtime, including Saturdays, on assigned shifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Experience working in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes and documentation in a production setting.

Why Work Here?

Join a top-tier food manufacturing organization that operates a state-of-the-art facility and prioritizes operational excellence and product integrity. You will contribute directly to maintaining high-quality standards in a modern, well-equipped environment while working with skilled professionals committed to continuous improvement and reliable, safe food production.

Work Environment

This position is based in a state-of-the-art food manufacturing facility focused on high-quality product output and strict adherence to food safety standards. The work involves being on the production floor, monitoring machinery and production lines, and performing quality checks in a fast-paced environment. Schedule for this position is on 2nd shift from Monday to Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with overtime potentially post shift based off demands. Team members follow food safety, hygiene, and GMP guidelines at all times while working around production equipment and quality testing areas.

This is a Permanent position based out of Vernon Hills, IL.

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $52000.00/yr.

Roncadin is a leading player in the food manufacturing industry, dedicated to producing high-quality products while maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards. Our Vernon Hills facility prides itself on delivering excellence and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

This is a fully onsite position in Vernon Hills,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.