Manufacturing & production

Quality technician

QUALITY TECHNICIAN.

dakota, illinois

Posted 6 days ago

Closes 10/18/2026 Job details Summary Spherion

$18.00

• $23.00 per hour
  Permanent
  5:40 PM
• 6:00 AM
  Industry
  manufacturing & production (Production Occupations)
  Reference number
  S_180575
  Spherion Staffing & Recruiting is looking for motivated and detail-oriented Quality Inspectors to support operations in a fast-paced food and beverage production environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quality assurance while learning advanced testing and inspection techniques.

Role Highlights:

• Pay: $18.00
• 23.00/hour (based on experience) with an additional $1/hour shift differential
• Shift: 5:40 PM-6:00 AM, 2-2-3
• Shift Differential: Additional $1.00/hour for PM shift
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Basic Life and AD&D, Short & Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and 401k What You'll Do
• Conduct lab and floor quality checks according to work instructions
• Test food quality (pH, moisture, salt), viscosity (Boswick), and color (Colorimeter & NCI chart)
• Assess product attributes: appearance, flavor, aroma, texture, and mouthfeel
• Perform can seam inspections using CCTV/x-ray for proper seal integrity
• Monitor X-ray and Tap Tone systems during production
• Verify production paperwork and packaging specs (labels, codes, patterns) ...
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and GMPs
• Initiate and manage Non-Conforming Product (NCP) procedures
• Inspect cleanliness of production equipment and environment
• Conduct ATC testing and pressure/vacuum checks
• Measure drain weights, headspace, and pull-up with specified tools What You'll Need
• High school diploma or GED required (relevant experience may substitute for diploma)
• Strong computer and math skills required
• Strong attention to detail is a must
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Must be able to complete approximately 3 weeks of hands-on training, including on all shifts

Responsibilities:

See above Working hours: 5:40 PM

• 6:00

AM Skills:

See above

Education:

High School Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

See above Please apply to the Quality Technician opportunity for consideration! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more

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