Warehouse Quality Control Inspector
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Midwest Foods
Chicago, IL, US
Summary
The Warehouse Quality Control Inspector is responsible for enforcing food safety practices and monitoring receiving and storage processes. They must identify quality issues, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with HACCP and GMP regulations.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Finer Foods Chicago - Chicago, IL, Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00Hourly, Midwest Foods is a wholesale food distributor providing top quality food products to numerous food establishments in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana. Family owned and run company for two generations, we import fruits & vegetables from all over the country and other parts of the world to distribute these products to local markets. We are looking to complement our growth by hiring a Warehouse Quality Control Inspector.
The Warehouse Quality Control inspector is responsible for enforcing food safety practices and following regulations for our receiving and storage processes. WQC is also responsible for identifying and resolving quality issues while working collaboratively with other departments.
Schedule: 1st Shift, Sunday-Friday, with a random day off
Responsibilities:
Oversee product received from approved suppliers, verify documentation, including trucks, and address any discrepancies.
Escalate any quality related issue to the corresponding department.
Designate approved product for staging and put non conformed product on quality hold.
Ensure cooler standards are met, including, but not limited to, rotating product, enforcing FIFO guidelines, and the integrity of packages/boxes and storage areas.
Enforce food safety established guidelines and procedures for product storage locations by allergens, packaging, and category.
Monitor HACCP critical control points and conduct GMP inspections to enforce proper GMP regulations.
Calibrate test equipment.
Maintain accurate and organized records of WQC, including but not limited to logs, discrepancy reports and traceability.
Perform cooler inspections and oversee the process of disposing of poor quality and expired items.
Perform other quality related duties, as assigned.
Qualifications: Requirements:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, working with fresh food items.
GMP, CCP HACCP certified.
Minimum 3 years’ experience operating sit-down forklift and electric walkie rider.
English proficiency, written and oral.
Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60 lbs. without assistance.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work in cold environment, 32-37 F.
Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, VL, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance
401-k with employer match
Vacation and PTO/sick days
Pay: $21.00-$23.00/hr.
Midwest Foods is more than a food distributor—we’re a passionate, purpose-driven partner to chefs, institutions, and culinary professionals across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Proudly women-owned, locally rooted, and WBENC-certified, we bring over 30 years of trusted service to the table with a deep commitment to community, sustainability, and equity in the food system.
We specialize in delivering fresh, consistent, and customized solutions tailored to the ever-changing needs of the foodservice industry. From labor-saving, chef-crafted ingredients to seasonal, locally grown produce, our offerings are designed to save time without compromising quality or creativity.
Our mission goes beyond distribution: we actively support BIPOC-, woman-, and veteran-owned businesses, and work closely with local farmers to strengthen the regional food system—while also sourcing responsibly beyond the Midwest to ensure year-round availability.
With over 150,000 square feet of facility space across Chicago and Kenosha—including SQF-certified processing rooms and a full prep kitchen—we’re built for both scale and precision. Whether you're looking for a reliable partner or a meaningful career in food, Midwest Foods is growing with purpose.
Founded
1998
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Midwest Foods is more than a food distributor—we’re a passionate, purpose-driven partner to chefs, institutions, and culinary professionals across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Proudly women-owned, locally rooted, and WBENC-certified, we bring over 30 years of trusted service to the table with a deep commitment to community, sustainability, and equity in the food system.
We specialize in delivering fresh, consistent, and customized solutions tailored to the ever-changing needs of the foodservice industry. From labor-saving, chef-crafted ingredients to seasonal, locally grown produce, our offerings are designed to save time without compromising quality or creativity.
Our mission goes beyond distribution: we actively support BIPOC-, woman-, and veteran-owned businesses, and work closely with local farmers to strengthen the regional food system—while also sourcing responsibly beyond the Midwest to ensure year-round availability.
With over 150,000 square feet of facility space across Chicago and Kenosha—including SQF-certified processing rooms and a full prep kitchen—we’re built for both scale and precision. Whether you're looking for a reliable partner or a meaningful career in food, Midwest Foods is growing with purpose.
Founded
1998
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Chicago, IL