Quality Technician - Hot Fill

The Quality Assurance Technician – Hot Fill is responsible for ensuring product quality and food safety on high-speed hot fill production lines. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with manufacturing experience who understands the importance of precision, documentation, and timely decision-making in a production environment. Given the pace of the lines and the potential impact of quality issues, this position requires someone who can remain focused, work independently, and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and in-process quality inspections on hot fill production lines.
• Verify product specifications, packaging, and labeling meet quality standards.
• Accurately document results and observations using electronic systems.
• Identify and escalate quality concerns to minimize product loss and downtime.
• Support investigations and corrective actions related to quality deviations.
• Follow GMPs, food safety requirements, and all plant quality procedures.
• Collaborate with Operations and QA leadership to support production goals.

• 1 to 3 years’ relevant experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Ability to learn analytical and lab-related responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy with basic proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and QA documentation systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

• Experience in the food/beverage industry or GMP environment is preferred.
• Experience with microbiology lab techniques is advantageous.
• Associate’s degree or higher in general science, food science, microbiology or a related field is preferred.
• Prior quality or QA technician experience in manufacturing is beneficial.
• Familiarity with hot fill processes and food safety programs is a plus.
• Credibility and integrity in professional relationships.

The position will be on the manufacturing floor working hand in hand with the production operators. Sampling and testing will be done on the manufacturing floor, not in a lab most times. The environment is a very clean food supplier setting. There are various social and career-oriented programs available, including holiday-themed events, summer picnics, employee assistance programs, service awards, spot awards, safety milestone celebrations, individual development plans, and more.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hendersonville, NC.

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $54080.00/yr.

Social
• Holiday Themed Events
• Summer Picnic
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Community
• Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
• Social Responsibility Programs
• Annual Company Sponsored Events
• Veterans Day Celebrations
• Food & Clothing Drives Career
• Service Awards
• Spot Awards
• Safety Milestone Celebrations
• JUICED – Individual Development Plans For Every Employee
• Lunch & Learn Workshops
• Onboarding Program for all New Hires
• Monthly Town Hall Meetings
• 90 Day, Mid Year and Annual Performance Review Community
• Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
• Social Responsibility Programs
• Annual Company Sponsored Events
• Veterans Day Celebrations
• Food & Clothing Drives

This is a fully onsite position in Hendersonville,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.

Salary : $52,000 - $54,080