Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to join our team and contribute to our innovative food processing and packaging operations. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on recipe testing, cost analysis, consultation, nutritional paneling, and more.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance checks at all stages of production, including ingredient preparation, processing, bottling, and final packaging.
• Conduct laboratory evaluations-both physical and chemical-on raw materials, in-process batches, and completed goods in alignment with internal quality standards.
• Carry out microbiological assessments on post-production samples held in quarantine.
• Complete pre-startup inspections to verify sanitation status of equipment and production areas, ensuring readiness and compliance with changeover protocols.
• Validate cleaning-in-place (CIP) procedures using allergen detection methods.
• Manage the collection, labeling, and storage of product samples during production runs.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in calibration techniques.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Experience as a lab technician.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Food Science, Food Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a QA function within food or beverage manufacturing industry.
• Work experience and trained in HACCP.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/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 Walterboro,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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 ... for other accommodation options.