Quality Technician

Hourly
Winslow, IL
Posted on June 13, 2025
$18.00 - $23.00

Quality Technician: Winslow, Illinois

Our customer in Winslow, Illinois is seeking detail-oriented and technically skilled individuals to join their quality team. We’re recruiting Quality Technicians with flexible availability to work a rotating 2/2/3 schedule. Whether you prefer AM or PM shifts, we have options—with no fixed shift preference required. This full-time role is essential to ensuring that all products meet strict food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities of the Quality Technician:

Perform food quality checks in the lab including pH, moisture, salt content, and viscosities using a Boswick meter
Conduct appearance, flavor, aroma, texture, and mouthfeel testing
Use the NCI chart and Colorimeter to measure color variation
Perform seamer checks with CCTV Monitor for packaging quality (height, body hook, overlap, tightness, countersink)
Conduct drain weight checks and ATC testing before production runs
Execute floor quality checks to ensure compliance throughout operations
Verify production paperwork and charts are completed correctly
Communicate with Production Supervisors/Staff regarding GMP and policy violations
Confirm label, case code, sticker, and pallet pattern accuracy
Monitor x-ray and tap tone systems for safety and compliance
Inspect package pressure/vacuum and measure headspace/pull-up using rulers
Order and verify Gold Standard samples
Generate NCPs and place non-conforming product on hold with QC status in Ross Syste
Perform cleanliness and equipment pre-op inspections

Quality Technician Requirements and Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required (experience may be accepted in lieu of education)
Prior quality experience background required (preferably in the beverage or manufacturing industry)
Ability to handle high-demand situations and multitask effectively
Strong math and computer skills
Fluent in written and verbal English
Must be available to work any shift for initial 3-week training

Pay for Quality Technician: $18.00 – $23.00/hour
PM Shift Differential: Additional $1.00/hour

Quality Technician Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with company match
Paid time off.
Paid weekly.
Direct deposit.
Paid training.

Type: Full-time

Schedule: 2/2/3 Rotating – Flexible Shift (AM or PM)

Apply now!

Are you ready to move from the worries of today to your dreams of tomorrow? If so, give Hughes a call. We are the top-rated staffing, recruiting, and HR experts in the region. We are headquartered in Freeport, IL and have 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Where we have offices, we have connections to the best local jobs! Walk in our doors and you’ll find friendly professional staff who dig deep, get results, and most importantly have fun! The reviews speak for themselves, at Hughes we quickly hook you up with companies that offer competitive pay rates, great culture & benefits, and a chance to elevate your life. We offer health insurance and 401(k) too to all our employees. To get the ball rolling, visit us online at www.hughesrecruiting.com and complete our application. We’ll be in touch soon!

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