QA Technician

QA Technician

The QA Technician will be responsible for testing product samples from Production and Incoming Materials as well as ensuring HACCP, quality, and GMP regulations are being followed accurately. The role includes running lab tests, including GC and other relevant tests, and performing floor tests such as metal checks, screen checks, weight checks, and packaging verification. Additionally, the QA Technician will conduct Environmental Testing by swabbing throughout the plant, identify samples, prepare QA records, and manage product clearance.

Responsibilities

• Test product samples from Production and Incoming Materials.
• Ensure HACCP, quality, and GMP regulations are followed accurately.
• Run lab tests including GC and other relevant tests.
• Perform floor tests such as metal checks, screen checks, weight checks, and packaging verification.
• Conduct Environmental Testing by swabbing throughout the plant.
• Identify samples and prepare QA records.
• Manage product clearance.
• Work closely with the Manufacturing team on the floor and in a lab environment.
• Ensure employees uphold Food Safety and Quality standards including GMP's, SQF, FDA, PCQI, and customer requirements.

Essential Skills

• Biology
• HACCP
• Quality Assurance
• Metal testing
• Sensory testing
• Weight checks
• Package inspection
• Documentation
• Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Laboratory skills
• Analytical skills
• pH testing
• Sample management
• Swabbing
• Sensory analysis
• Knowledge of fats and moisture content
• Batch record management
• FDA compliance
• Food safety
• Quality control

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1 plus years of proven work history in a related field.
• Great communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
• BS degree in a related field is preferred for career advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both a production environment and a lab environment within a food manufacturing setting. The plant is climate-controlled, ensuring it is not too hot or too cold. The QA Technician will work with people in production and help coach them to understand the importance of quality testing performed by the quality team. Strong people skills, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication are highly valued.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.50/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jackson, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 3, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actALENTaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.