Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician evaluates finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and acceptability criteria. This position requires performing necessary analyses according to product specifications, communicating product quality issues to relevant staff, and maintaining thorough documentation for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate finished products for quality and acceptability.
• Perform necessary analyses as per product specifications.
• Communicate product quality issues to Production Supervisors, Managers, QC Manager, and shipping and customer service staff.
• Log all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) and maintain necessary records.
• Monitor line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Check metal detectors, magnets, scales, and perform critical control point and GMP audits.
• Assist in foreign material and product non-conformance investigations.
• Perform batch set-up checks, assist in correcting the set-ups, and log discrepancies.
• Place products on hold as necessary and release them when appropriate.
• Reject products as necessary and complete rejection forms including root cause and corrective action analysis.
• Check allergen clean-out effectiveness as needed.
• Perform Pre-Op audits when equipment is down for maintenance.
• Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on schedule.
• Collect micro samples and place micro hold products on hold.
• Perform special tasks as assigned and manage sample areas and control sample files.
• Follow all GMP and safety procedures.

Essential Skills

• Quality control experience in food manufacturing.
• Ability to use quality control analysis equipment.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Mathematical skills.
• Computer and data processing skills.
• Physical ability to climb ladders to work platforms and lift 50 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years of related work experience.
• Candidates with degrees may have promotional opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $22.55/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 Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.