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Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Responsibilities

• Evaluate finished products for quality and acceptability.
• Perform all necessary analyses as required by product specifications.
• Communicate product quality issues to relevant team members.
• Log all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400).
• Maintain analysis records and ensure documentation compliance.
• Monitor line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Check metal detectors, magnets, scales, and perform critical control point and GMP audits.
• Assist in investigations of foreign material and product non-conformance.
• Perform batch set-up checks and assist in correcting any 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 the effectiveness of allergen cleanouts.
• Perform Pre-Op audits as necessary, especially after equipment maintenance.
• Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration as per schedule.
• Collect micro samples and place micro hold products on hold.
• Perform special tasks as assigned, such as maintaining the sample area and control sample file.
• Follow all GMPs and safety procedures.

Essential Skills

• Experience in quality control, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Ability to use quality control analysis equipment.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Proficiency in computer and data processing skills.
• Ability to climb ladders to work platforms.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Training will occur on 1st or 2nd shift for approximately 3 months, with 1st shift hours being 5 am to 2 pm. The role involves working on the 2nd shift (2 pm - 10 pm) or 3rd shift (10 pm - 6 am), with a shift differential of $0.85 for 2nd shift and $1.05 for 3rd shift. Expect a significant amount of overtime, with the possibility of working up to 12-hour shifts and up to 6 days per week, depending on production needs.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL 60639.

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 60639.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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 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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