Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Description

• Executes activities related to reviewing, monitoring, documenting, and assessing quality standards to verify materials are compliant with product specifications including, but not limited to net weights, product quality, product codes/labels, temperatures, CCP’s

• Gather product samples from production lines to identify defective and non-conforming product and take appropriate corrective action if necessary

• Gather product samples from production lines aseptically for product testing; ensure on-time sample pick-up for product release

• Ensure cGMPs and best practices are being followed by auditing the facility and personnel daily for compliance

• Monitor production processes, personnel, and facilities to ensure adherence to cGMP, FSMA, HACCP, SQF, Sanitation guidelines, etc.; taking corrective action as necessary if standards are not being met

• Assist in employee training as needed for Food Safety and Quality tasks

• Pre-Op inspection of processing area/equipment daily before the start of operations to verify cleanliness

• Perform swabbing to ensure the cleanliness of equipment and surrounding environment

• Generate complete and accurate documentation of all monitoring activities; distribute all reports in timely manner

• Perform scale and thermometer verifications; calibrations of other equipment may also be required

• Communicate with all cross-functional departments to notify of issues, take appropriate actions and resolve problems; may assist in non-conforming product investigations

• Perform verification activities for FS&Q documentation

• Maintain organization and inventory of on-site product samples/retains.

• Enter data in spreadsheets as required

• Support Food Safety and Quality initiatives and data collection

• Other assigned projects and other tasks/duties when appropriate

• Be the back up in the lab when needed to run samples and collect samples

• Assist with training for food safety/quality-related topics for Operations personnel.

• Develop SOPs as needed.

• Assist with preparations for SQF audit

• Back-up for other QA personnel

• Assist with fostering Food Safety/Quality Culture within Instinct manufacturing

• Assist with continuous improvement activities

Qualifications

• Must be punctual and dependable to ensure production requirements are met

• Ability to work individually as well as with other as a team at all levels

• Excellent attention to detail

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

• Must be well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to use independent judgment to make decisions and solve problems

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

• Ability to recognize issues that need to be escalated to management

• Flexible schedule for weekend shift coverage

Skills and Technical Expertise:

• Understanding of food safety including GMP’s, SSOP’s and HACCP

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

• Basic math and computer skills

• Proficient speaking, reading and writing in English.

Preferred Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalency

• Minimum of 6 months previous Quality experience in a manufacturing environment preferred or other similar experience can be substituted

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 Lincoln,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 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.

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