Top 49 Meat processing Jobs in Oak Park, Il

Quality Assurance Manager
Nitta Gelatin —Schiller Park, IL
- From $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- 5 years
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Greco - Meat Cutter
Greco and Sons —Bartlett, IL
- $10 - $48 an hour
- Customer service
- English
- Entry level
General Labor
Chicago Meat Authority Inc —Chicago, IL
- $18.26 an hour
- Overtime
- Cleaning
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Meat Manager
Fresh Thyme Market —River Forest, IL
- $20.50 - $30.05 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Outlook
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Store discount
- Paid parental leave
Technical Reviewer & Auditor – Meat, Dairy & Food Manufacturing
IFANCA —Des Plaines, IL
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Associate Principal
Clayco —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Production Supervisor (Bilingual Spanish)
Conexus Food Solutions —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- ERP systems
- English
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Production Manager - Bilingual 2nd shift
Portillo's —Addison, IL
- $82,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Quality Control Technician [Food / Meat Processing]
Specialized Staffing Solutions, Inc —Addison, IL
- From $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Basic math
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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2d
Butcher
Chicago Meat Authority Inc —Chicago, IL
- $19.00 - $22.11 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 1 year
- Manufacturing
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
(USA) Senior Meat Cutter
Sam's Club —Hodgkins, IL
- $20 - $28 an hour
- 18 years or older
- High school
- Continuous improvement
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
4d
Director of Food Safety
Stampede Culinary Partners —Bridgeview, IL
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bachelor of Science
- System design
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Production Supervisor - Meat
Grecian Delight | Kronos Food Corp —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Meat Cutter/Butcher
Romanian Kosher Meats —Chicago, IL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Basic math
- In-person
- Opportunities for advancement
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10d
Technical Sales Manager – U.S. Meat Processing (Maurer-Atmos)
MWW Food Processing USA LLC —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $95,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Up to 50% travel
- Office
- Travel
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Consumer Safety Inspector
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service —Bolingbrook, IL
- $40,736 - $80,243 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- Loan forgiveness
- Referral program
4d
General Labor - 1st Shift
West Liberty Foods —Bolingbrook, IL
- $18.80 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Warehouse General Labor
Nexus Employment Solutions —Markham, IL
- $16.25 - $16.75 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Entry level
- Opportunities for advancement
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14d
Meat Cutter 2nd Shift
Meijer —Bloomingdale, IL
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Inventory management
- Entry level
- Store discount
- Paid parental leave
8d
Food Technologist
Solina Group —Bolingbrook, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Mid-level

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Quality Assurance Manager

Nitta Gelatin
Schiller Park, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
From $85,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Biology
Teamwork
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Quality assurance experience within food and beverage industry
Food processing plant experience
Team leadership
Preventive action implementation
Safety regulations
Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
GMP
Manufacturing facility experience
Bachelor's degree
HACCP
Food & beverage production
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production
Root cause analysis
HACCP Certificate for Food Handlers
Quality control experience within food and beverage industry
Manufacturing company experience
GFSI
Food safety auditing
FDA regulations
Customer complaint resolution

Full Job Description

Quality Assurance Manager – Food Ingredients (Gelatin & Collagen)

Location: Schiller, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Quality Assurance Manager to lead our Quality team at our Chicago manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within a gelatin and collagen manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong knowledge of food manufacturing quality systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Regulatory, Sales, R&D, and Supply Chain. Experience in the gelatin, collagen, protein ingredients, meat, or food ingredients industry is highly preferred.

Spanish-English bilingual candidates are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and manage the Quality Assurance team, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance development.

· Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA (when applicable), GMP, HACCP, FSMA, and customer requirements.

· Maintain and continuously improve the site's Food Safety and Quality Management System.

· Lead internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits (FSSC 22000, SQF, BRC or equivalent).

· Manage customer complaints, non-conformances, CAPA investigations, root cause analysis, and effectiveness verification.

· Oversee product release activities, quality documentation, specifications, COAs, and change management.

· Monitor microbiological, chemical, and physical testing programs.

· Partner with Operations to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

· Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and training programs.

· Support supplier qualification and supplier audits.

· Analyze quality KPIs and prepare reports for leadership.

· Promote a strong food safety and quality culture.

· Other duties as needed.

Qualifications - Required

· Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Engineering, or related field.

· Minimum 5 years of Quality Assurance leadership experience in food manufacturing.

· Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, FSMA, FDA regulations, and Food Safety Management Systems.

· Experience leading internal and external audits.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in gelatin, collagen, protein ingredients, meat processing, nutraceutical ingredients, or specialty food ingredients.

· Experience with FSSC 22000, SQF, BRCGS, or ISO 22000.

· PCQI certification.

· HACCP certification.

· Internal Auditor certification.

· Spanish-English bilingual.

Key Competencies

· Leadership and people development

· Food Safety & Quality Systems

· Regulatory Compliance

· Customer Focus

· Continuous Improvement

· Root Cause Analysis

· Risk Assessment

· Change Management

· Decision Making

· Cross-functional Collaboration

· Strong written and verbal communication

Compensation

Starting Salary: $85,000 annually

Actual salary will be determined based on relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, and overall fit for the position.

Why Join Us?

Join a global leader in the gelatin and collagen ingredients industry, where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence while leading a talented and dedicated quality team.

We offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays Annually
Annual Performance Bonus Opportunity*
Employee Recognition Programs
Company-Sponsored Team Building and Engagement Events

*Bonus eligibility is based on individual performance and overall company results.*

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Quality assurance leadership in food manufacturing: 5 years (Required)

Language:

English/Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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