• QA Technician

    Actalent (Eau Claire, WI)


    Job Title: QA Technician

    Overview

    We are seeking a Quality Technician to join a growing food manufacturing facility on the night shift. This role is essential in maintaining food safety and hygiene standards across the plant, with a focus on sanitation, environmental monitoring, and compliance with regulatory and internal quality systems.

     

    This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in sanitation, GMPs, and environmental monitoring who wants to be part of a collaborative and expanding team.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Manage and enforce hygiene-related programs including sanitation, zoning, allergen control, pest control, and foreign body prevention.

    + Conduct GMP, pest control, and foreign body inspections across the facility.

    + Lead environmental monitoring efforts and analyze data to identify and eliminate potential risks.

    + Support food safety risk assessments and corrective/preventive action planning.

    + Collaborate with contractors and project managers to uphold hygiene standards during facility changes or expansions.

    + Provide training and coaching on hygiene and sanitation practices to production staff.

    + Maintain detailed records in compliance with ISO and regulatory standards.

    + Participate in HACCP reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field

    + OR equivalent work experience in a food manufacturing quality or sanitation role

    + Experience with hygiene and sanitation programs in a regulated manufacturing environment

    + Working knowledge of cGMPs, FDA requirements, and environmental monitoring practices

    + Strong understanding of food safety principles and risk assessment

    + Ability to lead audits, analyze trends, and implement improvements

     

    Work Environment

     

    + Split between production floor, lab, and office settings

    + Clean, well-maintained facility with proper PPE required

    + Collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $32.21 - $35.58/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 Eau Claire,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.