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Quality Assurance Technician

Elgin, IL 60123

Posted: 02/06/2026 Job Number: 37166201 Pay Rate: $20 / hour

Job Description

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician for a well known client in Elgin, IL.  A successful Quality Assurance Technician should have excellent troubleshooting skills, have experience inspecting product in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment, and be able to ensure that product consistently meets quality standards and guidelines.    SURESTAFF is invested in their team members!  All temp-to-hire employees are offered competitive compensation ($17-$17.50/hr) as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Available shifts include:1st shift 6am-2:30pm OR 7am-3:30pm Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Technician: 
  • Conduct routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, in-process products,
    finished goods, environmental samples, and stability samples.
  • Interpret test results, compare findings against specifications and control limits,
    and determine data suitability for release.
  • Perform visual inspections of finished products to ensure compliance with quality
    standards.
  • Compile laboratory data and perform appropriate analyses and trend evaluations.
  • Complete all documentation related to testing procedures, including data forms,
    equipment logs, and inventory records.
  • Calibrate, validate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
  • Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend
    corrective actions.
  • Provide quality control data required for internal reporting and regulatory
    submissions.
  • Receive and inspect materials to verify compliance with specifications.
  • Identify, investigate, and report questionable or abnormal test results.
  • Support GMP and HACCP audits and quality improvement initiatives
 Required Qualifications of the Quality Assurance Technician: 
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to interpret data and follow established testing procedures.
  • Basic understanding of quality control principles in a manufacturing environment.
  • Basic/Moderate Microsoft skills.
  • Previous experience in food manufacturing or quality assurance preferred.
  • Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards preferred.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout production and laboratory areas for
    extended periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. as needed.


About Surestaff At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us: 
  • Access to a wide range of job opportunities  
  • Competitive pay 
  • Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP) 
  • Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions  
  • Electronic weekly pay 
  • Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support   
Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer. 
Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment DecisionsIn accordance with state mandates, we are providing this notice to inform all applicants and employees that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at various stages of our employment processes. This may include recruitment, screening, hiring, promotion, or other employment‑related evaluations.AI tools may assist in reviewing application materials, assessing qualifications, or supporting decision‑making. These tools do not replace human judgment; rather, they are used to support consistent and efficient evaluation.
Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Surestaff is the place for you. Let’s get started today!  

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