What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at Actalent?
Job Title: Quality Control Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Technician to monitor and review daily quality control activities, ensuring that all materials and products meet strict specification and quality standards. This role involves conducting quality assurance tests, documenting results, and collaborating with the Quality Manager to develop effective procedures.
Responsibilities
This position primarily operates within a laboratory kitchen environment with frequent visits to a manufacturing plant and occasional visits to a warehouse. The first shift starts between 3am-4am, Monday through Saturday, with some Sunday work as needed. The dress code requires non-slip shoes, with all other lab attire provided. The role covers for a leave of absence and offers the opportunity to work in a stable industry where flexibility in work hours is valued.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Pico Rivera, California.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.70/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
This is a fully onsite position in Pico Rivera,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Technician to monitor and review daily quality control activities, ensuring that all materials and products meet strict specification and quality standards. This role involves conducting quality assurance tests, documenting results, and collaborating with the Quality Manager to develop effective procedures.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and review the inspection and daily quality control activities for incoming materials, work in-process, and final inspections.
- Conduct quality assurance tests and inspections on products.
- Document and report any defects or issues found during inspections.
- Collaborate with the Quality Manager to develop and implement quality control procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of testing results and quality control measures.
- Ensure compliance with company standards and regulations.
- Test and process all raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods samples promptly.
- Perform QA floor audits and analyses.
- Document test results as required by the quality control testing procedures.
- Evaluate test results and communicate deviations from product specifications to the QA Supervisor.
- Submit samples for microbial testing and evaluation at contract labs.
- Enter data into various systems and spreadsheets for QA program reporting.
- Bake samples in the lab.
- Perform pre-operation and changeover inspections, including collecting ATP swabs.
- Enter test data and release products in the ERP (OLX) system, segregating and marking any non-conforming items.
- Quality control
- Laboratory experience
- Quality assurance
- Experience in a food laboratory
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of consistent work history in food manufacturing or quality control
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends
This position primarily operates within a laboratory kitchen environment with frequent visits to a manufacturing plant and occasional visits to a warehouse. The first shift starts between 3am-4am, Monday through Saturday, with some Sunday work as needed. The dress code requires non-slip shoes, with all other lab attire provided. The role covers for a leave of absence and offers the opportunity to work in a stable industry where flexibility in work hours is valued.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Pico Rivera, California.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.70/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 Pico Rivera,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.
Salary : $22 - $25
