Quality Technician | 3rd Shift
Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Summit, IL
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21–$27 Per Hour
LOCATION
Summit, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Title: Quality Technician
Location: Summit, IL
Shift: 3rd shift (11pm-7am) Training on first shift
Hire Type: CONTRACT-TO-HIRE
Pay: $21-27/hr
Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Job Summary:
A manufacturing facility in the Chicago area is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support food safety and quality operations on 3rd shift. This is a non-union, on-site role based at a production plant and is critical to ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
Job Duties:
- Conduct routine and non-routine quality testing on in-process materials, finished products, ingredients, and manufacturing supplies
- Perform special testing and quality-related projects as needed
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and complete minor repairs on laboratory equipment while adhering to Good Laboratory Practices
- Analyze test results, verify accuracy, and communicate findings to production and supervisory teams
- Identify out-of-spec conditions, recommend corrective actions, and collaborate with production on issue resolution
- Accurately enter and maintain test data, deviation reports, and monthly summaries in computerized systems
- Monitor laboratory inventory, initiate orders, and coordinate timely replacement or repair of supplies and equipment
- Support food safety, GMP, and plant quality programs, including audits and operator quality performance reviews
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment
- Follow all safety, security, and food safety protocols
- Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, effective problem-solving, and strong communication skills
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 1–5 years of experience in a food or manufacturing laboratory environment
- Formal training in laboratory procedures or equivalent hands-on experience
- Strong working knowledge of laboratory equipment and production processes
- Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office; experience with SAP or similar systems preferred
- SQF and/or PCQI certifications preferred
- Ability to work rotating shifts as required
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion
- Comfortable working around moving mechanical equipment
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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