Quality Assurance Technician

Hiring Immediately for Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Elgin, IL:  Inergroup is hiring immediately for Quality Assurance Technician (QA Tech) jobs in Elgin, IL. As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will ensure all steps within the manufacturing process meet internal and customer quality requirements. This role must follow strict processes and procedures to test, measure, and document quality checkpoints throughout the production line. Weekly pay starting at $19.00 - $20.00/hr and great benefits available!

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. 1–3 years of quality control or manufacturing experience is required (experience in the food industry is highly preferred). Red Zone experience is a plus.
• Communication & Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English to accurately understand detailed instructions, written forms, and packaging labels. Bilingual in Spanish is a strong preference.
• Mathematical Skills: Strong competency in basic math (ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers and decimals) and the ability to perform basic statistical calculations (average, standard deviation, and range).
• Work Ethic & Teamwork: A continuous improvement mindset with a strong commitment to attendance, safety, and clear communication with production teams and supervisors.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (upwards of 50% of the day), balance, stoop, kneel, squat, climb stairs, or bend. Must be able to regularly use hands to operate equipment and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25–35 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete all required testing (such as pH, weights, color, taste, and leaker testing), and document and evaluate results in a timely manner across multiple production lines.
• Evaluate weight control and attribute chart data, and perform capability studies.
• Review, understand, and enforce customer specifications as stated in quality documents.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adhere to food safety and quality system requirements (SQF, regulatory, and customer benchmarks).
• Maintain clear communication with all levels of staff regarding the daily production plan, and notify other departments of any problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Supervisor during new product start-ups or special projects as needed.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area, and report any food safety or quality-related issues to management immediately.

Schedule - We have openings on 1st Shift and 3rd Shift:

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: Monday–Friday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

How to Apply: Click on Apply Now for immediate consideration for these Quality Assurance Technician jobs in Elgin, IL. We are urgently hiring, and we look forward to reviewing your application!