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Job Title: Quality Assurance TechnicianJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. The role involves performing inspections of finished products, completing necessary paperwork, conducting processing verification checks, and evaluating finished goods and work in progress. Our goal is to continually improve day-to-day operations to maximize quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct routine floor audits of production and packaging areas to confirm correct product composition, specification, storage, packaging, labeling, and coding.

+ Assist in the completion of compliance checks for production runs at the scheduled frequency using either paper or electronic records.

+ Monitor facility activities with daily inspections and complete pre-operational swabbing and quality program records daily.

+ Report quality-related failures or potential food safety issues to the quality manager and department managers as required.

+ Assist QA Assistant Manager with the execution of the sales and customer sample request programs.

+ Initiate 'hold product' procedures for products manufactured out of specification and communicate with affected departments regarding disposition and status.

+ Initiate 'defective material reports' for products not able to be used, supplied by vendors.

+ Maintain and inspect retain samples for product quality issues.

+ Execute environmental monitoring, product testing, chemical testing, and glass inspections for the facility.

+ Complete data entry for laboratory and production results.

Essential Skills

+ Quality assurance

+ GMP

+ Audit

+ Food manufacturing

+ Food safety

+ Quality check

+ Food production

+ Inspection

+ Food science

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.

+ Food Manufacturing QA experience is a plus.

+ Fluent in Spanish.

+ Previous experience with Deacom, RedZone, or other ERP systems.

+ Basic understanding of quality assurance principles and practices.

+ Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

+ Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

+ Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures and technologies.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing floor environment. You will spend time between mixing/blending rooms and the production floor, with a majority of your shift spent on your feet. Noise levels can be moderate, and you must be willing and able to lift over 20lbs. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 6am to 2:30pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopkins, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Hopkins,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 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.

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.