QC Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

Job Description

The QC Technician is responsible for auditing finished goods and manufacturing facilities, maintaining databases, troubleshooting, and handling product disposition. This position holds authority over product holds/releases, conducts quality inspections, and investigates issues related to food safety and quality. Cross-training in other quality control functions is required to provide backup support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in-process, and finished products for compliance with quality standards.
• Enter data into company databases.
• Perform inspections of equipment, products, and production lines.
• Ensure conformance to GMP guidelines and company policies/procedures.
• Audit facilities, manufacturing equipment, and products as required.
• Identify non-conforming conditions and products related to food safety and quality.
• Place non-conforming products or materials on hold.
• Initiate investigations into causes of non-conformance, gathering pertinent information without supervisor prompt.
• Investigate customer complaints with supervisor guidance.
• Conduct internal audits based on SQF guidelines.
• Suggest improvements for safety, food safety, quality, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Gather sample products as required.
• Provide training to other employees as directed.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of quality control experience in the food/beverage industry.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, FDA regulations for foods and beverages, and internal auditing.
• CAPA investigations and personnel training experience is a plus.
• Ability to complete a skills assessment test including basic math, decimal math, English, color, and comprehension.
• Good computer skills (e-mail, internet use, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint).
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and independently.
• Proactive behavior with initiative and limited supervision.
• Good analytical skills (observation, attention to detail, problem solving).
• Desire to learn, take on challenges, and responsibilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Spanish bilingual is a huge plus.
• Flexibility to adapt to change.
• Basic math skills: arithmetic, percentages, ratios, measurements.
• Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize tasks.
• Good conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
• Identify and communicate unsafe work conditions to supervisor.
• Mus be comfortable with overtime as needed.

Work Environment

• The position is based in a large, temperature-controlled manufacturing plant. The role requires walking throughout the plant most of the day, with 85% of time spent on production lines performing quality control checks and 15% in the QC lab/office for report updates and testing.

Pay and Benefits

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

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carol Stream,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.