QC Technician | Food Safety

QC Technician | Food Safety, Product Inspection & Quality Assurance (Ensure products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory standards through inspections, testing, documentation, and process monitoring.)

Location: Mokena, IL

⏰ Shifts Available:

• 1st Shift: 3:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM

Pay: $20–$23/hr Based on Experience

Role Summary:

Randstad USA is seeking Quality Control Technicians for a growing food manufacturing operation in Mokena, IL. This position plays a critical role in maintaining product quality, food safety compliance, and production standards throughout the manufacturing process.

The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, quality inspections, documentation, and compliance with food safety programs such as SQF, BRC, HACCP, FDA, and GMP standards.

️ Qualifications & Skills:

Required:

• Previous Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or food manufacturing experience
• strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Ability to identify defects and quality issues
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office
• strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred:

• Experience with SQF, BRC, HACCP, FDA, or GMP programs
• Internal auditing experience
• Experience using testing, measuring, and calibration equipment
• Food manufacturing or bakery industry experience

Physical & Work Environment:

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Perform repetitive inspections and quality checks
• Work in a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift materials as needed
• Must wear required PPE including:
  • Steel-toe shoes
  • Hair net and beard net (if applicable)
  • Food-safe production attire

Compensation & Benefits:

• $20–$23/hr based on experience
• Direct Hire Opportunity
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Text "QC Mokena" to 847-576-4085 to apply or request more information!

salary: $41,000 - $47,840 per year
shift: First
work hours: 3 AM - 3 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

• Perform product inspections and quality checks throughout production
• Monitor raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods for specification compliance
• Complete quality reports, production records, logs, and documentation accurately
• Investigate product defects and assist with corrective and preventive actions
• Support internal audits and prepare documentation for customer and regulatory audits
• Monitor production processes to identify and prevent quality issues
• Verify compliance with food safety, GMP, and quality standards
• Assist with calibration and verification of testing and measurement equipment
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Sanitation, and Management teams to resolve quality concerns
• Track and analyze quality data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality and food safety
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment while following all PPE requirements

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 20lbs

Skills

• Quality Control
• HACCP Certified
• GMP
• FDA
• Inspection
• Quality testing
• Food Environment
• Product Inspection
• food manufacturing

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.