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Quality Assurance Technician
Job Description
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will be responsible for quality testing and ensuring that all processes adhere to specified standards. This role involves checking levels of variance and stopping processes if necessary, as well as conducting viscosity, pH, moisture, and fat tests. You will also be responsible for extensive paperwork, logging safety and metal checks every hour, and verifying the accuracy and safety of processes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct quality tests on products by testing batches and checking ingredients and recipes.
- Log results and correct any discrepancies in product specifications.
- Test samples for color, size, and occasionally taste.
- Communicate with key personnel regarding the status of ingredients and products.
- Maintain external contracts for specifications and requirements of raw materials.
- Support other quality assurance functions as needed.
- Complete daily duties, including entering production data into the computer, filing paperwork, and completing various reports.
Essential Skills
- Experience in quality assurance and quality control, particularly in a food manufacturing facility.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proficiency in computer skills.
- Basic wet chemistry skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Strong communication skills for liaising with internal and external contacts.
Work Environment
This position operates on a Monday to Saturday shift from 7 am to 3:30 pm.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, KS.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Kansas City,KS.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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