Job Description

Our client creates specialty natural ingredients for products, they are looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join their growing team!

Location: Waukegan, IL

Shift: 1st shift M – F

Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $50K

Responsibilities:

• Collect and archive library samples from Receiving and ensure accurate labeling and paperwork for inbound products.
• Conduct quality and food safety audits, including pre-operational inspections and equipment checks.
• Evaluate product samples upon receipt for appearance, size, moisture analysis, and ingredient compliance.
• Ensure allergen compliance on production lines and perform Gluten testing on Gluten-free products.
• Assist with inspections of customer returns and manage product sampling for Certificate of Analysis creation.
• Maintain QA-related documentation and perform data entry, including Vendor Certificate of Analysis.
• Conduct internal incident investigations and generate maintenance requests related to quality and food safety.
• Perform ATP swabbing and equipment cleaning post-sanitation processes.

Requirements:

• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of work experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish helpful.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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