Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality TechnicianJob DescriptionAs a Quality Technician, you will split your time equally between the plant floor and the lab setting. You will ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards through various inspections and tests, while documenting and communicating the results.Responsibilities+ Perform Pre-Operative and Food Safety inspections, documenting and communicating results.+ Conduct Daily Operating Inspections to ensure compliance with GMP and USDA requirements.+ Perform Magnet and Metal Detector Record Checks and inform the Supervisor of any deficiencies.+ Conduct ATP swab tests, including Daily and Weekly Line Swabs.+ Calibrate lab equipment such as lab scales, pH meters, and salt analyzers.+ Perform organic start-up tests, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.+ Review previous day's HACCP records daily.+ Change thermometer recorder charts as needed.+ Conduct Quality Audits, including quality systems, production scales, and salt analyzers.+ Perform in-bound checks and verify COAs to ensure they meet requirements.+ Maintain stock of laboratory and production supplies as directed.+ Act as a liaison with USDA.+ Distribute weekly Code Date Sheets in a timely manner.+ Report and follow up on food safety and food quality concerns.+ Perform Pizza Line Coverage checks.+ Notify Supervisor of all down times.+ Follow and enforce all Food Safety PPE/GMP requirements and report any concerns.+ Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.Essential Skills+ Experience in quality checks and inspections, particularly in the food industry.+ Knowledge of GMP and USDA requirements.+ Biology and chemistry coursework.+ Quality assurance and quality control experience.+ Laboratory experience.Additional Skills & Qualifications+ High School diploma with science classes and/or lab courses, plus 6 months to 1+ years of manufacturing experience in the food-related industry.+ B.S. degree in Life Sciences with no industry experience.+ Associates degree in Life Sciences with 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing experience in the food-related industry.+ 6 months to 1+ years of GMP experience, open to other related environments like GLP.Work EnvironmentThe role is divided between a lab setting and a plant floor where frozen pizzas are made. The environment can be cold. Lab tests include salt, pH, yeast, mold, air plates, and ATP testing (swabbing). The position is more computer-based, requiring approvals before production.About ActalentActalent 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.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:+ Hiring diverse talent+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our peopleThe 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.