QA Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

As a QA Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of our products through meticulous testing and examination processes. You will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards in our production and packaging operations.

Responsibilities

• Weigh finished products at specified intervals and record deviations from standard, informing the Production Supervisor for necessary adjustments.
• Examine packaging labels to ensure the correct labels are used, including checking UPC, allergen statements, and code dates.
• Inspect the quality of package fabrication for pouches, cartons, and shipping containers.
• Verify code dates on all packaging to ensure accuracy.
• Apply knowledge of hold/release procedures for nonconforming products or packaging.
• Utilize SQF standards, HACCP, and food safety initiatives in daily tasks.
• Perform hourly metal detector checks to identify potential foreign materials in products.
• Conduct Critical Quality Point (CQP) checks and sensory evaluations of ingredients and finished products for quality.
• Implement Allergen Control and conduct necessary swab verifications.
• Conduct chemical analyses and tests on ingredients and finished goods.
• Record and verify QA documentation and controls.
• Perform microbiological sampling, plating, and results interpretation for ingredients, raw materials, finished goods, and environmental monitoring.
• Verify production processes and perform raw material ingredients sampling as per QA procedures.
• Receive ingredient tankers and analyze samples such as viscosity and Brix.
• Maintain knowledge of Good Lab Practices and manage lab supplies inventory.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 1+ year of experience in a quality function or a BS in a scientific concentration, preferably in food quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Office, etc.).
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Comfortable working in an environment handling allergenic materials (Milk, Soy, Eggs, Wheat, Peanut, and Tree Nuts).

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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 people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.