Quality Technician

Quality Technician The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring product quality by conducting line clearance, routine analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished products using a variety of testing devices and procedures. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining product quality and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The Quality Technician will document all findings for quality compliance and support traceability, customer, and regulatory audits. Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is essential, and non-compliance issues must be reported promptly to prevent product or raw material spoilage.ResponsibilitiesConduct line inspections prior to start-up, verifying compliance with the Line Clearance Approval sheet.Perform swab and allergen tests, document, and communicate results to release the production line.Conduct GMP compliance and in-line process inspections, documenting results in SafetyChain.Perform metal detector tests every two hours for all running lines and record results in the SafetyChain Metal Detector Check form.Compare analysis results to specifications and inform the QC Supervisor of any non-compliance.Ensure compliance with specifications, including labeling, packaging, code dating, and customer-specific requirements.Perform analytical tests using standard methods specific to raw materials or finished products.Collect retention samples for future reference during traceability or customer complaints.Conduct GMP compliance inspections, ensuring mix deck raw materials are not expired.Check refrigerated raw materials to ensure they are not kept unrefrigerated beyond safe limits.Verify compliance with SOPs and prepare incident reports promptly.Inspect products retained for shelf life to validate product shelf life and investigate customer claims.Collect samples for micro and environmental testing as per established sampling schemes.Inspect incoming raw materials per QC protocol, reporting non-compliance to complete SCAR.Conduct QCP and CCP tests, document results in SafetyChain, and confirm compliance with Food Safety and QM systems.Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the lab.Essential SkillsExperience in inspection and quality control within food manufacturing.Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).Proficiency in Microsoft Office.Strong communication and organizational skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in food manufacturing quality control.An Associate degree (AS degree) in a relevant field.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago Heights, IL.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chicago Heights, IL.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:Hiring diverse talentMaintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflectionBuilding a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomesEnsuring growth opportunities for our peopleActalent is an equal opportunity employer.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, weve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACwith four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.