Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Make an Impact Where Accuracy Matters

If you're someone who notices what others miss, takes pride in getting things right, and isn't afraid to speak up when something looks off-this is your role.

As a Quality Control Technician, you'll serve as a critical checkpoint within a fast-paced supply chain, ensuring that every product moving in and out of our facility meets the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and safety. Your work directly protects our customers, our reputation, and the integrity of our operation.

What You'll Do

• Perform detailed 3-way matching on inbound and outbound orders-verifying physical product, system data, and documentation align perfectly
• Inspect shipments by reviewing bills of lading, labels, and lot codes to ensure complete accuracy
• Use tablets and digital systems to track, document, and update quality data in real time
• Identify discrepancies quickly and take action-including stopping shipments when necessary to prevent errors
• Partner with operations, shipping, and receiving to resolve issues and keep processes moving efficiently
• Apply GMP, HACCP, and food safety principles during inspections and documentation review
• Support QC inspections, testing, and recordkeeping to maintain full product traceability
• Proactively contribute ideas to improve processes and strengthen overall quality performance

What You Bring

• A sharp eye for detail and the confidence to call out discrepancies and protect quality standards
• Strong math and verification skills for counting, matching, and validating data
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, lot codes, and quality records
• Comfort working with digital tools, tablets, and Microsoft Office
• Effective communication skills-you can collaborate and escalate issues professionally
• Either a degree in a scientific/technical field or hands-on experience in quality, manufacturing, or supply chain environments
• Experience with GMP, HACCP, or food safety is a strong plus

Why This Role Stands Out

• You're not just checking boxes-you're preventing costly errors and protecting customers
• You'll work in a high-visibility role with real influence on operations
• Join a values-driven, family-owned company where people stay long-term and grow their careers
• Be part of a team that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement

Work Environment

This role moves between ambient and refrigerated areas, giving you variety in your day. You'll work closely with multiple teams, staying active on the floor while also using digital tools to manage data.

Standard hours are Monday-Friday (7AM-4PM or 8AM-5PM), with a consistent schedule and stability you can count on.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of DeKalb, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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 DeKalb,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.