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Quality Technician - Sandston, Virginia
Entry Level | Must be able to work flexible schedule.
Job Description
The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring compliance with company and plant policies and procedures. This role involves verifying that quality standards and process controls are consistently met through analytical testing and evaluation of materials and finished products. The technician will also provide coverage for QA Technicians during vacation periods. Candidates must actively support the organization’s safety policies and contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and all employees.
Responsibilities
- Perform plant-wide food safety inspections and direct observation of critical control points (CCPs).
- Conduct calibrations and compliance checks.
- Relieve all shifts of QA Technicians for vacations or other time off.
- Perform product start-up, changeovers, and hourly moisture and salt pressure tests on cup seals.
- Test slurries for moisture and salt.
- Pull retain samples and evaluate products organoleptically and for shelf life.
- Place nonconforming products on hold and release products for shipment.
- Conduct viscosity measurements.
- Perform peroxide value, free fatty acid, iodine value, and trans fat testing on incoming oil loads.
- Check incoming materials against the Certificate of Analysis.
- Create and distribute Certificates of Analysis as directed.
- Prepare and fill chemical reagents as needed.
- Pull, pack, and send out samples as directed.
- Perform microbial and environmental testing and interpret results.
- Conduct pH testing.
- Perform Mettler Drop Point testing and other required tests.
- Conduct allergen testing.
- Monitor production processes for proper codes and information.
- Maintain QA’s production log book.
- Keep accurate documentation of all lab testing and procedures.
- Enter test results into the computer.
- Prepare and set up for the shift that follows.
- Train all new laboratory technicians.
- Maintain a clean working environment and follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Perform special assignments and other duties as required.
Essential Skills
- Experience in quality assurance, laboratory, and quality control.
- Knowledge of chemistry, food and beverage experience.
- Familiarity with food manufacturing and food testing.
- Training in GLP, Laboratory and Food Safety, GMP, Allergens, Moisture and Salt Analysis, and Oil Testing.
- PCQI Training.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Flexible schedule and willingness to learn.
Work Environment
The candidate will work within the quality lab and will be trained by the predecessor who was promoted to a supervisor position. The role involves responsibilities beyond those of a typical lab technician. The work environment promotes growth, innovation, and teamwork, with a focus on solving challenges that impact the world. Our Client offers a strong compensation and benefits package and lives by its values in all endeavors.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sandston, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sandston,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 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 : $20 - $24