Quality Technician (Night Shift)

Temporary work opportunities align well with people who are looking for career flexibility and less traditional ways of working, but at the same time are people driven to deliver amazing work in high-profile situations. Magnit Direct Sourcing is a service offered by Magnit Global that provides top talent directly to industry leading clients who have flexible temporary assignments that work on a variety of projects and unlock opportunities for exciting work. As a temporary contractor, you’ll be employed by our Managed Service Provider, Magnit Global, who manages most of our temporary contract hiring. You will not be employed by Diageo. This temporary assignment will be working with Diageo. Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, and Guinness. With over 200 brands in 180 countries and a global network of entrepreneurial individuals, our teams blend a diverse range of experience, knowledge, and skills. We connect customers and consumers to our iconic products and create innovate experiences that bring people together to celebrate life. Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, Drink IQ, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practices. Celebrating life, every day, everywhere. Quality Technician (Night Shift) About Us With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About The Function Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

About The Team The Quality Team is responsible for supporting the Production Team in ensuring that Diageo's products are produced in compliance with TTB and Company regulations, and that these products meet the expectations of our discerning consumer base.

This role as part of the Quality Team will play a key role in delivering on the quality and food safety commitments of the organization in ensuring that Diageo's high standards are maintained.

About The Role This position will work closely with the other shift Quality Technician and Operations Team Members on the shift to support the accurate analysis of our products and ingredients through the use of testing equipment. This will require them to be able to quickly analyze a problem and provide timely remedies to ensure a continuous flow of production. The ability to multi-task and prioritize their workload is critical to being successful in this role.

Role Responsibilities As a member of the plant quality team, the Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that production maintains the established standards and quality control systems outlined by Diageo to safely produce quality cases of our various distilled products that meet Diageo's commercially accepted criteria. As a vital member of the team, this specific position will focus primarily on:

• Providing quality leadership on shift
• Performing microbiological testing of water, distilled products and ingredients.
• Performing process audits to monitor compliance to Global Risk Management and North American Standards
• Performing inspections of raw materials to ensure conformance to product specifications
• Performing sensory analysis of in process products, finished products and ingredients
• Performing analytical testing on in process products, finished products and ingredients to ensure adherence to product specifications
• Development, implementation and maintenance of an asset care program for testing equipment that covers maintenance, calibration, repair and replacement.
• Document procedures to ensure consistency in the use and operation of test equipment
• Define the requirements and train Quality Technicians to perform basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Perform microbiological testing and analysis in accordance with Company defined protocols
• Provide Quality Technician coverage as required
• Deliver on Quality objectives as assigned
• Ability to analyze issues and provide logical resolutions
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to multi-task

Experience / Skills Required

• 1-3 years of analytical experience in a laboratory and in a plant environment. Familiarity with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in analysis of distilled products and ingredients is a plus. Familiarity with microbiological test methodology is a plus. Prior experience working in a production laboratory that directly supports on-site production and/or processing departments. Production experience is required. Experience with non-conforming goods required.
• Degree/Diploma in Science or Engineering preferred or 3-5 years of analytical experience in a laboratory or in a plant environment
• Familiarity with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in analysis of distilled products and ingredients is a plus
• Familiarity with microbiological test methodology is a plus.
• Prior experience working in a production laboratory that directly supports on site production and/or processing departments.
• Familiarity with non-conforming product hold management is a plus.

Additional Information

• Industry: chemistry or microbiology domain is highly preferred
• 100% onsite in Plainfield, IL
• Possibility of extension: Yes
• Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Interview- 1 round Zoom interview
• Start- ASAP
• Need a candidate flexible in working on weekend. The first week candidate will work a 7am-3pm schedule. After that they will follow their respective crews and be training while on crew.
• Shift Type: Night Shift - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am OR 12.00 pm to 12.00 am
• Shift Details - This is the same pattern for entire length of assignment
• First week -Long Week : Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday and Sunday - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am OR 12.00 pm to 12.00 am
• Second week : - Short week shift Wednesday and Thursday. - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am OR 12.00 pm to 12.00 am
• Candidate can specify whether they prefer working the 6.00 pm to 6.00 am OR 12.00 pm to 12.00 am

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more. Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity. Recruitment Scam Warning Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.