Quality Control Lab Technician
Mokena, Illinois
$25.00/hour
Industrial & Manufacturing
Job ID: 55838494
Job Description
HIRING IMMEDIATELY: QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNICIAN IN MOKENA, IL
Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Quality Control Lab Technician to join our team in Mokena, Illinois. This individual will be responsible for executing laboratory testing, maintaining environmental monitoring programs, and managing quality documentation to ensure compliance with food safety regulatory, and internal standards.The ideal candidate will possess minimum 1–3 years of experience in a food manufacturing or laboratory environment, experience with lab testing equipment, and more listed below. Apply online and kickstart your career today!
Pay, Schedule, and Location
- Starting at $25/hour
- Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- 1st shift
- Located in Mokena, Illinois
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform routine laboratory testing including pH, water activity (moisture), and other required quality parameters
- Ensure all testing is conducted in accordance with established SOPs and regulatory standards
- Accurately record, review, and report test results in a timely manner
- Identify and escalate any out-of-specification (OOS) results immediately
- Execute and maintain the environmental monitoring program (EMP)
- Collect, track, and document environmental swabs and results
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g., pathogen control programs)
- Support corrective actions and follow-up activities when deviations occur
- Review and manage Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for incoming materials
- Ensure all vendor documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with specifications
- Maintain organized records for audit readiness
- Coordinate with vendors to obtain missing or updated documentation as needed
- Maintain accurate and organized laboratory records, logs, and reports
- Support internal and external audits (regulatory and customer audits, as applicable)
- Ensure all documentation meets GMP, HACCP, and internal policy requirements
- Assist with document control, filing, and record retention
- Collaborate with Production and QA teams to ensure product quality standards are met
- Communicate quality concerns clearly and professionally
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality department
Requirements and Qualifications
- High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or related field preferred
- Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a food manufacturing or laboratory environment preferred
- Understanding of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety standards
- Experience with lab testing equipment (pH meters, water activity meters, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate documentation
- Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry, document tracking systems)
- Ability to stand, walk, and move between lab and production areas
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
- Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment (temperature variations, PPE required)
- Food manufacturing facility with exposure to production areas
- Must follow all GMP, PPE, and food safety requirements at all times
- No personal items allowed in production areas (including phones)
- Accuracy and timeliness of lab testing results
- Compliance with environmental monitoring program requirements
- Audit readiness and documentation accuracy
- Effective communication and escalation of quality issues
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(Salary range based on experience)
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