Quality Control Supervisor
Berkot’s Super Foods · berkotfoods.com
JolietLead / Manager3+ yrs
The job in short
Quality control supervision.
Compliance
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-06-17
- Location as listed
- Joliet, IL, US
- Role
- Quality Inspector / Technician
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Responsibilities:
• Supervise and coordinate daily quality control activities within the meat commissary operation.
• Conduct routine inspections of raw materials, work-in-process products, finished goods, equipment, and production areas.
• Monitor compliance with USDA, FDA, HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and company food safety requirements.
• Review and maintain quality control records, production logs, temperature monitoring records, and regulatory documentation.
• Investigate product quality concerns, customer complaints, and non-conformance issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Verify product specifications, labeling accuracy, packaging integrity, and shelf-life standards.
• Perform environmental monitoring and sanitation verification procedures.
• Collaborate with production supervisors and management to identify opportunities for process improvements and quality enhancements.
• Conduct employee training on food safety, sanitation, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with internal audits, third-party audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Monitor and trend quality performance metrics and prepare reports for management review.
• Ensure all quality control equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
• Support product recalls, traceability exercises, and food safety investigations when necessary.
Job Requirements:
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout production facilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and cold-storage environments.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Frequent bending, reaching, and inspection activities within production areas.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of quality control, food safety, or meat processing experience.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP principles, GMPs, SSOPs, and food safety standards.
• Experience conducting audits and maintaining regulatory compliance documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and quality management systems.
Pay Rate: $20 - $25 per hour
Benefits:
• Insurance Package after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off after 1 year of Full Time Service
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