Quality Warehouse Technician

Nielsen Massey Vanillas I•Waukegan, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas is seeking a hands-on Quality & Warehouse Technician to support quality assurance and daily warehouse operations in a food manufacturing environment. This hybrid role is responsible for inspecting raw materials (including vanilla beans, flavors, and powders), performing basic analytical testing, maintaining vanilla bean inventory quality, and ensuring GMP compliance. The position is full-time and on-site in Waukegan, Illinois. The role involves working in a warehouse and laboratory setting with exposure to varying temperatures and humidity, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain active throughout the shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
2+ years of experience in food manufacturing, quality, or warehouse operations
Familiarity with GMP and food safety practices
Experience with raw material inspection and handling
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
Basic computer skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Time management and ability to follow inspection schedules

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience performing basic laboratory testing and using standard lab equipment, such as moisture and/or water activity testing.
Forklift experience

Responsibilities

Carry out incoming inspections on materials including vanilla beans, flavors, powders, and check ingredients for quality, moisture, defects, and verify specification compliance.
Take representative samples as needed.
Perform basic analytical testing (moisture and water activity) and document results.
Verify COAs and supplier documentation against specifications.
Maintain a recurring inspection schedule for inventory; monitor stored materials for quality and stability and identify material quality risks before they impact production or customers.
Perform sorting and grading of vanilla beans, including visual, aroma, and physical condition assessment, and recondition materials as needed.
Support monitoring and documentation of warehouse temperature and humidity conditions and report potential risks to material quality.
Assist with receiving, storage, inventory control (FIFO/FEFO), picking, and staging of Ingredients as needed.
Follow and support GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
Maintain accurate inspection, testing, and inventory records.
Close cooperation with the Warehouse, Manufacturing, Sourcing and Quality teams.
Performs other related duties as assigned.