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Quality Control Technician

Actalent
Minneapolis, MN Contractor
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026

Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The role of this Technician involves independently setting up, sanitizing, and running equipment for trials, with a strong focus on customer service for various platforms, particularly the Cereal platform. This position requires occasional heavy lifting and working with industrial mixers, setting up pilot plants using hand tools, and supporting a Product Development team in creating food products.

Responsibilities

  • Autonomously set up, sanitize, and operate equipment for trials.
  • Provide support with a focus on the Cereal platform.
  • Lift and mix 50lb bags with industrial mixers and set up pilot plants.
  • Execute and document analytical tests, panels, and minor experiments.
  • Procure and manage materials, and maintain pilot plant spaces.
  • Operate large equipment safely, including mixers, valves, and pumps.
  • Understand food safety requirements and perform risk assessments.
  • Assist the Product Development team in production line setup and verification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • High School Degree with 1-3 years of related experience.
  • Experience in food production is a plus.
  • 2-Year Science Degree or 4-Year Science Degree with exposure to food science, dairy science, nutrition, or related coursework.

Work Environment

  • Hours: Monday - Friday from 6am - 2:30pm

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

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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