Beverage QA Technician: Ensure Safe, High-Quality Products

Actalent; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to perform routine analytical testing of finished and semi-finished food and beverage products. This role supports the QA program, holds non-conforming product, and helps implement corrective actions to strengthen food safety practices across the operation.

You will work closely with production and laboratory teams to maintain product quality, participate in training, and contribute to continuous improvement in a growing organization based in

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years quality experience within the food industry.
• Hands-on experience with quality control and quality assurance testing in a laboratory or production environment.
• Working knowledge of HACCP principles and their application in a food manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with SQF or similar food safety certification schemes.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing on finished and semi-finished food and beverage products to verify compliance with established food safety and quality standards.
• Conduct quality control and quality assurance checks in accordance with HACCP and SQF requirements.
• Identify, document, and hold non-conforming product to prevent release of out-of-specification materials.
• Assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions for quality and food safety issues.
• Support and participate in food safety and quality training for team members, reinforcing best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test results, and quality documentation in line with regulatory and certification requirements.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to investigate quality deviations and recommend process improvements.
• Apply principles of PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) and other food safety programs as applicable to daily activities.
• Support internal and external audits related to HACCP, SQF, and other food safety or quality certifications.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the quality assurance function, sharing observations and ideas to enhance product quality and consistency.

Skills

QC testing

HACCP knowledge

SQF familiarity

Lab procedures

Attention to detail

Documentation

Training/coaching

Leadership

Education

Science-related degree

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to perform routine analytical testing of finished and semi-finished food and beverage products. This role supports the QA program, holds non-conforming product, and helps implement corrective actions to strengthen food safety practices across the operation.

You will work closely with production and laboratory teams to maintain product quality, participate in training, and contribute to continuous improvement in a growing organization based in