• Quality Technician

    Actalent (Minneapolis, MN)


    Job Title: Quality Technician

    Job Description

    Join our dynamic team as a Quality Technician, where you will play a vital role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. You will be responsible for conducting material inspections and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement within the department. This position offers opportunities for growth and the chance to work with a diverse range of products.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct evaluations of incoming materials to ensure alignment with defined standards and specifications.

    + Verify that final products and packaging meet predetermined quality benchmarks.

    + Adhere to established operational protocols, procedural guidelines, and testing frameworks.

    + Maintain accurate records of inspection outcomes and relevant data within designated tracking systems.

    + Identify and address deviations from quality expectations through formal escalation procedures.

    + Facilitate communication and sample/data exchange with external stakeholders when necessary.

    + Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies.

    + Apply structured problem-solving tools to implement lasting enhancements.

    + Uphold organizational standards for cleanliness, order, and consistency across workspaces using a five-principle system.

    + Perform other work as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Quality assurance

    + GMP

    + Inspection

    + Quality inspection

    + Quality check

    + SOP

    + Internal audit

    + Visual inspection

    + Production

    Work Environment

    Work will initially be conducted at the Chaska facility until March, after which you will relocate to the new Shakopee facility. The position operates on a Monday through Friday, 1st shift (6 AM - 2:30 PM). Expect moderate interruptions in workflow due to production and customer requirements. Physical requirements include frequent standing and walking, with occasional bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting of objects up to 50 lbs. The work environment is indoors with seasonal variations in temperature and potential exposure to various fragrances. The role may require additional hours based on business needs.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Feb 2, 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.