Quality Control Technician I

HOME RUN INN INC • Woodridge, IL

5d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Home Run Inn is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Quality Control Technician I to support product quality and food safety at its Frozen Plant in Woodridge, Illinois. The role inspects ingredients, in-process products, and finished products; monitors production and food safety controls; verifies sanitation and allergen controls; and helps ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. The position reports to the Quality Manager and is scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The technician works hands-on in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and collaborates with Quality, Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams.

The technician maintains accurate inspection and quality records, identifies and escalates concerns, supports investigations and corrective actions, and contributes to continuous improvement. The position also involves following company safety practices and applicable food safety requirements, including HACCP, FDA, USDA, sanitation, allergen, and GMP requirements.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in food manufacturing or quality control preferred.
• Experience working in USDA- and FDA-regulated facilities.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, cGMPs, and FDA/USDA food safety regulations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information.
• Good time management and decision-making skills, including the ability to assist key personnel in resolving incidents in real time.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including off shifts and weekends.
• Comfort working in temperature-controlled environments, including cold and warm areas.
• Comfort working in loud production areas where hearing protection and other personal protective equipment may be required.
• Ability to work with potential exposure to chemicals, biological materials, and major FDA-designated food allergens, including milk and wheat.

Nice To Haves

• HACCP, SQF, or GFSI certification.
• Experience working directly with FDA or USDA inspectors.
• Experience in frozen food or pizza manufacturing.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring, allergen programs, sanitation verification, and quality inspections.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections and verification activities on ingredients, in-process products, and finished products.
• Monitor and verify Critical Parameters (CPs), Critical Control Points (CCPs), cGMPs, and sanitation activities.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections, environmental monitoring, allergen verification, and hold/release activities.
• Verify that products and processes meet internal quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Identify, document, and escalate quality or food safety concerns and non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate inspection and QC records, including test results, deviations, and corrective actions, and communicate findings to appropriate Quality team members.
• Monitor compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and established food safety protocols, including HACCP, FDA, USDA, sanitation, and allergen requirements.
• Verify equipment calibration in accordance with company quality procedures.
• Support sanitation verification, environmental monitoring, and allergen control activities.
• Follow company safety programs and reinforce safe work practices.
• Participate in root cause analysis for non-conformances and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Use time management and decision-making skills to assist key personnel in resolving quality concerns in real time.
• Work with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to address quality and food safety concerns.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and established quality procedures, food safety programs, and company policies.
• Communicate observations and concerns to QC Leads, Supervisors, and management; collaborate across the plant and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Personal Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, plus supplementary insurances.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Company 401(k) retirement savings plan, including company matching opportunities.
• Free household access to 24/7 on-demand virtual healthcare.
• Discounts on safety shoes, travel, entertainment, and more.
• Pizza.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed