Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician plays a critical role in supporting GMP and SQF compliance by performing routine and non-routine testing in both laboratory and manufacturing environments. This position splits time between the lab and the production floor, ensuring product quality, verifying equipment, and maintaining accurate records. The role offers exposure to a fast-paced food manufacturing setting, close collaboration with the R&D team, and clear opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine viscosity testing to ensure products meet established specifications.
• Conduct environmental testing to monitor and maintain a compliant production environment.
• Complete pre-operation checklists to verify equipment and processes are ready for production.
• Carry out equipment verification and validation activities in accordance with GMP and SQF requirements.
• Identify, document, and support corrective actions when non-conformances are detected.
• Hold and control non-conforming materials to prevent their use in production.
• Monitor and control raw materials to ensure they meet quality standards before use.
• Maintain the laboratory in accordance with good laboratory practices, including organization, cleanliness, and proper storage of materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in both laboratory and manufacturing areas.
• Use laboratory instruments such as pH meters and perform titration and viscosity measurements accurately.
• Document test results clearly and accurately, following internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with production, quality, and other departments to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.
• Work independently to prioritize tasks and manage workload in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Frequently stand and walk through the manufacturing environment to perform inspections, checks, and testing.
• Collaborate closely with the R&D team to support new products and processes as needed.

Work Environment

This role involves a mix of laboratory and production floor work, with approximately 25% of time spent in the lab and 75% on the manufacturing floor. The schedule is primarily Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional extension to 6:00 p.m. and occasional Fridays as production needs increase. The position follows a rotation pattern, typically one week in the lab and three weeks on the manufacturing floor. The environment is a busy food manufacturing facility where production can ramp up quickly, requiring flexibility and responsiveness. You will work as part of a small, tight-knit team, with typically 23 team members on shift at a time. The role offers close collaboration with the R&D team and exposure to a variety of products and clients, including products that are commonly used or purchased in everyday life.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hazelwood, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hazelwood, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hazelwood,MO.

About Actalent

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