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Job Title: QA Technician

Job Description

Support new product development through testing, documentation, and ensuring recipe/product specification compliance. Contribute to creating and maintaining programs to prevent food safety issues and achieve quality goals. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, food safety standards, and HACCP program mandates, including training. Maintain company-wide quality procedures and the product specification system. Assist management in handling customer complaints and product recalls. Oversee weekly testing of plant products and environmental assessments. Review and report on plant quality performance. Develop and implement safety programs to minimize employee exposure risks. Additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist with USDA/FDA requirements, paperwork, and floor walkthroughs.

• Conduct pre-operational inspections and in-process checks.

• Review paperwork and ensure GMP compliance.

• Oversee weekly testing of plant products and environmental assessments.

• Review and report on plant quality performance.

• Develop and implement safety programs to minimize employee exposure risks.

• Serve as the safety committee coordinator.

• Organize safety training, including new employee orientation, annual hearing tests, on-the-job training, checklist development, and monthly training sessions and employee meetings.

• Investigate accidents, conduct round table discussions, and perform job safety analyses.

• Facilitate training in quality, food safety, and food manager certification efficiently and promptly.

• Ensure all key management personnel, supervisors, and lead staff are up-to-date with food safety training requirements and attend necessary training sessions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma (required); Associate or Bachelor's degree in Science, Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or a related field (preferred).

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility is essential. Preferably in a USDA facility.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly desirable.

Work Environment

This is a single shift operation, typically from 6 AM to 5 PM, with no weekend work required. Shifts will be either 6 AM - 2 PM or 9 AM - 5 PM. The candidate needs to be comfortable working in a food manufacturing facility and following GMP and safety protocols. They will spend the majority of their shift on the manufacturing floor. Equipment used includes office equipment (computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier, and fax machine) and basic laboratory equipment (PH meter, thermometers, Uni-Lite NG, viscometer, refractometer, scales).

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $29.00/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 Lake Mills,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.