Quality Control Technician

As a Quality Control Technician, you will be responsible for monitoring and reviewing inspection and daily quality control activities for incoming materials, work in-process, and final inspections and testing of finished products to ensure they meet specification and quality standards. Your role is pivotal in conducting quality assurance tests and inspections, documenting and reporting any defects or issues found, and collaborating with the Quality Manager to develop and implement quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance tests and inspections on products.
• Document and report defects or issues found during inspections.
• Collaborate with the Quality Manager to develop and implement quality control procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of testing results and quality control measures.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and regulations.
• Test and process all raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods samples in a timely manner.
• Perform QA floor audits and analysis.
• Document test results as per quality control testing procedures.
• Evaluate test results and communicate deviations to the QA Supervisor.
• Prepare samples for microbial testing and evaluation at contract labs.
• Enter data into various systems and spreadsheets for QA program reporting.
• Bake samples in the lab.
• Perform pre-op and changeover inspections, including collecting ATP swabs.
• Enter test data and release products in the ERP (OLX) system.
• Segregate and mark any non-conforming products.

• Experience in quality control, laboratory, and quality assurance.
• Familiarity with food laboratory environments.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of consistent work history in food manufacturing or quality control.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and Saturdays or Sundays.

The work is primarily conducted in a laboratory kitchen environment, with frequent visits to a manufacturing plant and occasional visits to a warehouse. The position requires starting between 3am-4am, Monday through Saturday, and some Sundays. Flexibility in working hours is preferred. The dress code includes non-slip shoes, and all other lab attire is provided. This is a stable industry with a history of over 100 years without layoffs, offering opportunities for career growth.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.70/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 Pico Rivera,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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.

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