Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Job Description

Support production with food safety and quality by guiding and coaching employees on GMP, HACCP, food safety, and food quality standards. Engage in process auditory meetings and manage vendor complaints. Oversee and contain non-conforming products while maintaining and improving HACCP and production records. Calibrate equipment to ensure food safety and product quality, conduct sensory evaluations, and perform swab testing on production surfaces. Implement USDA, FDA, and relevant international regulatory and customer compliance requirements. Participate in internal quality audits and inspect labels and packaging. Contribute to long-term project improvement work.

Responsibilities

• Support production with food safety and quality-related tasks.
• Coach employees on GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality standards.
• Participate in process auditory meetings.
• File and follow up on vendor complaints.
• Manage and contain non-conforming products.
• Maintain and improve HACCP and production records.
• Calibrate equipment to ensure food safety and product quality.
• Conduct sensory evaluation of products and ingredients.
• Perform swab testing on production surfaces for APC, Charm, EB.
• Implement USDA, FDA, and relevant international compliance requirements.
• Participate in internal quality audits.
• Inspect labels and packaging.
• Complete long-term project improvement work.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related science. No prior experience required!
• Knowledge of food safety programs such as HACCP and GMP is plus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, database systems, email, and internet.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Strong root-cause analysis skills.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-focused.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quality Technician is a plus.
• Internship or experience in Food Manufacturing is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Interest in food, prior restaurant experience, or food handling is beneficial.
• Must be able to taste food - no allergies.

Work Environment

The role is divided equally between production and quality office environments. Work hours are Monday to Thursday, 7 AM to 5:30 PM, with potential for overtime as needed. The position may require work in cold room environments.

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

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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 Sycamore,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 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 talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with 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. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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