Quality Control Technician
BCFoods North America – Bolingbrook, IL
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (42-hour workweek)
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Join a Team Where Quality Matters
At BCFoods North America, quality isn't just a department—it's part of everything we do. As a global supplier of premium food ingredients, we are committed to producing safe, high-quality products that our customers trust.
We're looking for an experienced Quality Control Technician who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, and wants to make a direct impact on product quality and food safety. If you're someone who notices the details others miss and enjoys solving problems, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Perform hourly quality inspections on production lines while standing and walking approximately 70–80% of the shift, and accurately document inspection results.
- Verify finished products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.
- Monitor and verify Critical Control Points (CCPs) and complete required documentation.
- Follow and support HACCP, GMP, food safety, sanitation, and company quality standards.
- Collect, label, and prepare product samples for laboratory testing.
- Conduct sensory evaluations and accurately document findings.
- Operate laboratory equipment safely and accurately.
- Complete quality reports, production records, and required documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
- Identify quality concerns, investigate issues, and communicate findings to Production and Quality leadership.
- Support environmental monitoring, pest control inspections, sanitation verification, and housekeeping programs.
- Assist with customer sample requests and packaging.
- Participate in HACCP, food safety, and safety meetings.
- Assist with training and onboarding new employees on GMPs and quality procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of Quality Control or Quality Assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, CCPs, and food safety regulations.
- Strong reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
- Experience accurately completing quality and production documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
- Ability to stand and walk approximately 70–80% of the workday.
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
- Comfortable working around herbs, spices, seasonings, food dust, and varying temperatures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an FDA- or USDA-regulated food manufacturing facility.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Why Join BCFoods?
- Four-day workweek — enjoy Fridays off most weeks.
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Quarterly bonus opportunity.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) with Company Match.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care FSA).
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- Company-paid Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
If you're passionate about food safety, quality, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to delivering quality in every product.
BCFoods North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: From $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
