QC Sample Runner

Job Title: Quality Control Sample Runner Food Manufacturing

Job Description

This role focuses on supporting the Quality Control (QC) team by collecting production samples and transporting them to the QC area within a food manufacturing facility. You will move between production floors and the QC department throughout your shift, navigating multiple flights of stairs while handling sample bags. This is a hands-on, physically active position that offers an opportunity to gain experience in a Quality Control operation in a large-scale food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect production samples from designated areas on the manufacturing floor throughout the assigned shift.

• Transport samples from downstairs production areas to the upstairs QC area in a timely and reliable manner.

• Navigate approximately four flights of stairs repeatedly while performing sample collection and delivery duties.

• Handle and carry approximately 710 sample bags per trip, with each sample weighing around 500 grams.

• Deliver all collected samples to QC technicians promptly to support ongoing testing and quality checks.

• Assist QC technicians with sample-related support activities as needed, excluding laboratory testing.

• Work safely and follow all safety procedures within an active food manufacturing environment.

• Maintain consistent, reliable attendance for the assigned shift, recognizing that one worker supports each shift.

• Coordinate movement between production/sample collection areas and the QC department as operational needs require.

• Adhere to all site policies, including hygiene and safety requirements specific to food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

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