Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. The primary role involves testing finished products for acid, salt, pH, and sulfites, as well as performing metal detection and inspecting fill weights, drained weights, defects, and abnormal colors or flavors. You will ensure that the coding on packaging and cases is correct, conduct audits, and solve issues related to product quality.

Responsibilities

• Test finished products for acid, salt, pH, and sulfites.
• Perform metal detection and inspect fill weights, drained weights, defects, and abnormal colors or flavors.
• Ensure coding is correct on packaging and cases.
• Conduct audits and problem-solve issues related to product quality.
• Complete Quality Assurance/Control paperwork.
• Comply with GMPs, safety and quality standards, food safety measures, OSHA, and other safety regulations.

Essential Skills

• Degree in the Sciences (Biology, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Food Science, Biochemistry, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to uphold quality standards and hold manufacturing accountable to those standards
• 1 plus years of experience in Quality
• 1 plus year of GMP and FDA/USDA experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous food manufacturing or HACCP/Food Safety experience is a plus

Work Environment

This role is based in a food manufacturing facility that produces sauerkraut, where the smell can be intense at times. The position is lab-based, but sample collection on the production floor is required. There are three openings with shifts from 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., with overtime potential Monday to Friday and some Saturdays during harvest season. Training will be on the day shift and will last 2-4 weeks.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $25.00/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 New London,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $19 - $25