Food QC Technician: GMP-Driven Quality & Audits

Actalent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

HSA

Job summary

Actalent in Chicago, IL is seeking a Quality Control Technician to evaluate finished products, perform analytical tests, document results, and communicate quality issues to production and support teams in a food manufacturing setting.

This contract-to-hire role requires a High School Diploma and 1+ year QC experience in the food/beverage industry; the candidate will maintain records, uphold GMP and safety standards, and support investigations into non-conforming products.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 1+ year of quality control experience in food/beverage.
• Ability to perform analytical tests and document results per product specifications.
• Experience communicating quality issues to production and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate finished products against quality standards and specs.
• Perform quality analyses and tests per procedures.
• Report quality issues to production and quality leadership.
• Log results and batch data in the I-Series (AS400) system.
• Monitor equipment for safety and cleanliness; report issues.
• Conduct CCP and GMP audits of metal detectors, magnets, scales.
• Assist investigations into non-conforming products and root causes.
• Perform batch-set up checks and rectify setup issues.
• Hold or release product based on quality criteria.
• Reject non-conforming products and document root cause.
• Check allergen clean-out effectiveness.
• Perform pre-operational audits after downtime.
• Carry out production scale checks and lab equipment calibration.
• Collect microbiological samples and place on micro hold.
• Maintain retain sample area and control sample files.
• Participate in special tasks/projects; uphold GMP and safety.

Skills

Quality control

GMP

Food safety

Analytical testing

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

I-Series (AS400)

Job description

Actalent in Chicago, IL is seeking a Quality Control Technician to evaluate finished products, perform analytical tests, document results, and communicate quality issues to production and support teams in a food manufacturing setting.

This contract-to-hire role requires a High School Diploma and 1+ year QC experience in the food/beverage industry; the candidate will maintain records, uphold GMP and safety standards, and support investigations into non-conforming products.