1st Shift- QA/QC
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
$19.00/hour
Industrial & Manufacturing
Job ID: 54772721
Job Description
HIRING IMMEDIATELY: QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONTROL TECHNICIAN IN BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Quality Assurance/Control Technician to join our team in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This individual will be responsible for ensuring all products (frozen, fresh, or par-baked) meet the company’s strict specifications for safety, quality, and consistency. This role involves monitoring the entire production line—from raw ingredient receipt to final packaging—to verify compliance with USDA, FDA, HACCP, and GMP standards. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing, and more listed below. Apply online and kickstart your career today!
Pay, Schedule, and Location
- Starting at $19/hour
- Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- Only work when production works - it may be 3-5 days per week
- Located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor dough temperature, weight, thickness, and rise time to ensure consistency. Verify crust color and texture after baking/par-baking
- Perform hourly visual checks to ensure correct topping distribution, weight, and centering (cheese, sauce, pepperoni, vegetables) according to product specifications
- Monitor oven temperatures, freezer dwell times, and blast freezer exit temperatures to ensure food safety critical limits are met
- Execute and document Critical Control Point (CCP) checks (e.g., metal detection, cooking temperatures, cooling) as outlined in the HACCP plan
- Conduct daily pre-op inspections of production machinery (conveyors, sauce depositors, slicers) and perform ATP swabbing to verify sanitation effectiveness before production begins
- Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) on the floor, ensuring employees wear proper PPE (hairnets, gloves, frocks) and follow hygiene protocols
- Inspect incoming raw ingredients (flour, cheese blocks, meat toppings, corrugated boxes) for damage, temperature abuse, or signs of tampering
- Verify finished product packaging for correct lot codes, expiration dates, allergen statements, and label accuracy
- Perform net weight checks to ensure compliance with label declarations and minimize product giveaway
- Maintain accurate, legible, and real-time records of all quality checks in hard copy or digital tablets
- Immediately report any non-conformances (e.g., foreign material, undercooked product) to the Production Supervisor and QA Manager; place affected product on "Hold" status
- Collect product samples for laboratory analysis (microbiological testing, shelf-life retention).
Requirements and Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing QA/QC (experience with bakery, USDA meat/poultry, or frozen foods preferred)
- HACCP, PCQI, or SQF certification is highly desirable
- Familiarity with USDA (meat/poultry) and FDA regulations
- Ability to use testing equipment
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel/Word, email)
- Ability to stand for extended periods, work in varying temperatures (hot ovens/cold freezers), and lift up to 50 lbs
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(Salary range based on experience)
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