Quality Control Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Job Description

As a Quality Control Technician, you will be responsible for evaluating finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. You will conduct necessary analyses and communicate any product quality issues to relevant departments. Additionally, you will maintain records in compliance with documentation requirements and monitor equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate finished products for quality and acceptability based on product specifications.
• Conduct necessary analyses and communicate quality issues to Production Supervisors and 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 for documentation compliance.
• Monitor line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Check metal detectors (CCP), magnets, scales, and perform critical control point & GMP audits.
• Assist in foreign material and product non-conformance investigations.
• Perform batch set-up checks, assist in correcting setups, and log discrepancies.
• Place products on hold 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 necessary, especially if equipment is down for maintenance.
• Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on the calibration schedule.
• Collect micro samples as needed and place micro hold products on hold.
• Perform special tasks as assigned and manage the sample area and control sample file.
• Follow all GMPs and safety procedures.

Essential Skills

• Experience in quality control, preferably in food manufacturing.
• High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years of related work experience.
• Proficiency in using quality control analysis equipment.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Computer and data processing skills.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on platforms.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Sep 16, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

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

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.