Quality Technician

Job Description

As a Quality Technician, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining product quality by conducting line clearance and performing routine analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished products. You will ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the production line and report any non-compliance promptly to prevent potential spoilage. Your contributions will be essential for preserving documentation for quality compliance and supporting product traceability for customer and regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct line inspections prior to start-up and verify compliance with the Line Clearance Approval checklist.
• Perform swab tests and allergen tests, document, and communicate results for production line release.
• Conduct GMP compliance and in-line process inspections, recording results in SafetyChain.
• Conduct metal detector tests every two hours for all running lines, recording results in the SafetyChain Metal Detector Check form.
• Compare analysis results to specifications and inform the QC Supervisor of any non-compliance.
• Ensure compliance with specifications including labeling, packaging, code dating, and customer requirements.
• Perform analytical tests using standard methods specific to raw materials or finished products.
• Tag non-compliant products with 'MRB-HOLD' while on the production floor.
• Collect retention samples for future reference and traceability or customer complaints.
• Inspect refrigerated raw materials to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Verify SOP compliance and prepare incident reports promptly.
• Inspect products for shelf life validation and investigate customer claims of defects.
• Collect samples for micro and environmental testing as per the established sampling scheme.
• Inspect incoming raw materials per QC protocol and report non-compliance to the QC Supervisor.
• Conduct QCP and CCP tests, document results in SafetyChain, and confirm compliance with Food Safety and QM systems.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness in the lab.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Food Science.
• Experience in inspection and quality control, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kankakee, IL.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Kankakee,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.