Quality Technician - Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Technician : Dakota , Illinois

Our customer in Dakota, Illinois is seeking detail-oriented and technically skilled individuals to join their quality team. We’re recruiting Quality Technicians with flexible availability to work a rotating 2 / 2 / 3 schedule. This full-time role is essential to ensuring that all products meet strict food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities of the Quality Technician :

• Perform food quality checks in the lab including pH, moisture, salt content, and viscosities using a Boswick meter
• Conduct appearance, flavor, aroma, texture, and mouthfeel testing
• Use the NCI chart and Colorimeter to measure color variation
• Perform seamer checks with CCTV Monitor for packaging quality (height, body hook, overlap, tightness, countersink)
• Conduct drain weight checks and ATC testing before production runs
• Execute floor quality checks to ensure compliance throughout operations
• Verify production paperwork and charts are completed correctly
• Communicate with Production Supervisors / Staff regarding GMP and policy violations
• Confirm label, case code, sticker, and pallet pattern accuracy
• Monitor x-ray and tap tone systems for safety and compliance
• Inspect package pressure / vacuum and measure headspace / pull-up using rulers
• Order and verify Gold Standard samples
• Generate NCPs and place non-conforming product on hold with QC status in Ross Syste
• Perform cleanliness and equipment pre-op inspections

Quality Technician Requirements and Qualifications :

Pay for Quality Technician : $18.00 - $23.00 / hour

Quality Technician Benefits :

Type : Full-time

Schedule : 2 / 2 / 3 Rotating – Day Shift

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