Overview
Quality Technician Jobs in Chicago, IL at C.O.W.M. INC.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Quality Technician to support our quality assurance and food safety programs. The Quality Technician will inspect products, monitor production processes, verify compliance with company standards, and help ensure that all products meet quality and safety requirements. This position works closely with production, warehouse, and management teams to maintain product integrity and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine inspections of incoming materials, production processes, and finished products.
- Monitor product quality and identify defects or non-conforming materials.
- Perform quality checks and accurately document inspection results.
- Verify compliance with company quality standards, GMPs, HACCP, SSOPs, and food safety procedures.
- Assist with product holds, investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
- Monitor sanitation and housekeeping practices throughout the facility.
- Maintain quality records, logs, and inspection reports.
- Collect and retain product samples as required.
- Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
- Verify product labeling, packaging, coding, and product specifications.
- Communicate quality concerns to supervisors and production personnel in a timely manner.
- Assist with employee training related to quality and food safety requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Skills
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience in quality control, quality assurance, manufacturing, warehouse operations, or food production preferred.
- Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety practices, and quality systems preferred.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and data entry.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work in warehouse, production, refrigerated, or freezer environments as needed.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive motions.
Pay: $18.00 – $18.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: Quality Technician
Company: C.O.W.M. INC.
Location: Chicago, IL
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