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Quality Lab Technician

Loves Park, IL 61111

Posted: 05/23/2025 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Technical & Professional Job Number: MS606021428 Pay Rate: $52000-66560 / year

Job Description

The Quality Tech will support both production and laboratory operations by ensuring all materials and products meet quality and regulatory standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to uphold food safety, perform laboratory analyses, and maintain equipment reliability.

RESPONSIBILITIES
· Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability.
· Conduct routine chemical and physical analyses on samples and document results.
· Maintain clear and detailed records of all laboratory activities and quality tests.
· Identify and report any deviations from specifications, initiating corrective actions as needed.
· Perform inspections of materials and products to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
· Conduct X-Ray and metal detection checks on assigned production lines.
· Monitor production start-up processes to ensure adherence to quality protocols.
· Maintain a consistent presence on the production floor to address quality concerns and provide real-time solutions.
· Implement and maintain quality systems and procedures aligned with food safety and product specifications.
· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
· Ensure personal compliance with all safety regulations, GMPs, and company policies.
· Proactively identify safety concerns and recommend corrective measures.
· Provide support for training programs to enhance quality awareness among team members.
· Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and Maintenance teams to drive process

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
· Associate’s degree in Chemistry or a related field.
· Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience, preferably in a manufacturing or regulated industry.

WHAT WE OFFER
· PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
· 13 paid holidays
· Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
· Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with low premiums and incentives
· HSA or FSA options
· 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
· Well-being subsidy up to $500 Annually
· Maternity & Paternity leave options.
· Life & AD&D insurance
· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
· Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
· Tuition Reimbursement Program

For more details, please call Melissa @ 815-997-1442 


Meet Your Recruiter

Melissa S.
Technical Recruiter

Year Started: 2020

I wanted to be an elementary school art teacher when I grew up.

 

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“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Theresa

 

What do you enjoy most about your work?

I enjoy matching the right people with the best opportunities.

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