Quality Assurance Lead

Responsibilities

• Perform daily calibrations of scales, thermometers, and other quality-related equipment to ensure accurate readings.
• Record calibration results and address any discrepancies or malfunctions immediately.
• Document and report all product holds, deviations, and quality issues encountered during the shift.
• Escalate critical concerns, such as CCP (Critical Control Point) violations, to the appropriate personnel for immediate resolution.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records in the shift report for traceability and follow-up.
• Perform or assist in environmental monitoring activities, including swabbing for the environmental monitoring program.
• Conduct ATP verifications and allergen testing as required, ensuring proper documentation of results.
• Troubleshoot and address any issues identified during testing to prevent quality failures.
• Actively monitor the designated production line to ensure quality standards and specifications are met throughout the process.
• Verify that all QA documentation, including line checks and production records, is completed accurately and on time.
• File and organize completed paperwork at the end of each shift for compliance and auditing purposes.
• Conduct training and retraining of QA floor staff to reinforce food safety, quality standards, and procedural compliance.
• Identify skill gaps among team members and provide hands-on coaching to enhance team performance.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years working in quality control or quality assurance
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment
• 1 year of leadership experience
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with and lead a team

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Joliet, IL.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Joliet,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026.

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.

Salary : $23 - $25