Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician II - Food ManufacturingAre you passionate about food safety and quality? Join a growing food manufacturing team where you'll play a critical role in ensuring products meet the highest standards for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.As a Quality Control Technician II, you'll be the on-site quality expert, conducting product inspections, monitoring food safety programs, verifying production standards, supporting audits, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on in a manufacturing environment and wants to make a direct impact on product quality and consumer safety.What You'll DoPerform inspections on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goodsMonitor HACCP programs, CCPs, GMPs, sanitation, allergen controls, and food safety practicesConduct environmental monitoring, pre-operational inspections, and product hold/release activitiesInvestigate quality issues, support root cause analysis, and implement corrective actionsAssist with audits, traceability exercises, mock recalls, and regulatory inspectionsTrain and coach team members on food safety and quality proceduresCollaborate with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to improve processes and product qualityWhat We're Looking For2+ years of quality, food safety, QA, or QC experience in food manufacturingExperience working in FDA and/or USDA-regulated environmentsKnowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety regulations, and quality systemsStrong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and documentation practicesAbility to work independently while partnering with leadership and plant teamsExperience with audits, environmental monitoring, allergen programs, or traceability activities is a plusHACCP, SQF, or GFSI certifications are highly desiredBilingual English/Spanish skills are a plusWhy This Role Stands OutHigh-visibility position with significant ownership and autonomyOpportunity to serve as the primary Quality Technician at the siteDirect influence on food safety culture and plant operationsExposure to audits, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and leadership opportunitiesCollaborative environment with opportunities to train and mentor othersScheduleMonday through Friday | 3:30 AM - 12:00 PM Additional overtime, weekend, or off-shift support may be required based on production needs.If you're looking to grow your career in food safety and quality while making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Downers Grove, IL.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Downers Grove, IL.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.About ActalentActalent 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.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 process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.