Quality Assurance Auditor

Winpak Portion Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to join our Quality Assurance team based out of our Chicago Heights, IL manufacturing facility on 100% onsite shift-based operations. In this role, you will support product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance by auditing production processes, verifying specifications, and ensuring accurate documentation to maintain Winpak's high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming inspections of raw materials as needed.
• Review and verify job requirements, including specifications, materials, packaging, labeling, and palletizing.
• Perform and document First Article inspections and in-process QA checks to ensure products meet specifications.
• Record inspection results, process data, and other required information accurately and legibly.
• Communicate quality concerns to operators and shift leadership to minimize downtime and non-conforming product.
• Complete Packed Product Audits and manage daily retain collection, labeling, storage, and verification.
• Assist with rework processes for non-conforming or returned products.
• Support CMM equipment and sealing equipment operation as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and follow all safety and GMP policies.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, investigations, and provide shift backup coverage as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience
• Ability to compute basic math principles.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, scales).
• Ability to follow GMPs, sanitation practices, food safety policies, and prerequisite programs.
• Ability to work onsite in a warehouse/manufacturing environment (walking/standing 4–6 hours per day, lifting up to 50 lbs, occasional bending and ladder use).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with InfinityQS or other SPC (Statistical Process Control) software.
• Familiarity with CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) equipment.
• Experience with MOCON barrier testing equipment.
• Prior quality assurance or manufacturing experience in a food or packaging environment.

Additional Details

• Position Type: Hourly, full-time.
• Work Environment: 100% onsite, warehouse/manufacturing setting.

Compensation

The compensation range provided is a general guideline only. The range for this role is $20.00/hr- $25.00/hr. Pay will be determined based on candidate experience and expertise and may vary.

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Winpak's vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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