Food Quality Assurance Technician

Actalent; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician to perform inspections of raw materials, in-process products and finished goods in a Davenport, IA facility. You will monitor weights, temperatures and case specifications, verify codes and labeling, and collect samples for laboratory analysis to support GMP and HACCP compliance.

The role requires attention to detail, basic math/computer skills, and willingness to work weekends or overtime as needed in a contract-to-hire arrangement at an onsite

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and data recording
• Comfort with electronic data collection
• Basic math and computer skills

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections on raw materials, in-process products and finished goods.
• Monitor weights, temperatures, and case specifications throughout manufacturing.
• Verify packaging accuracy including product codes, dates and labeling.
• Collect and test samples for lab analysis and quality evaluations.
• Identify and hold non-conforming products for investigation and corrective action.
• Monitor production processes and metal detection for safety and compliance.
• Adhere to GMPs, HACCP and company quality standards.
• Support a safe, sanitary production environment through routine inspections.
• Investigate and communicate quality concerns for continuous improvement.
• Complete special projects and additional QA duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality assurance

Food safety

HACCP

FDA

USDA

GMP

Quality control

Inspection

SOP

Sample testing

Document control

Food manufacturing

Laboratory

Food quality

Batch record review

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Actalent is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician to perform inspections of raw materials, in-process products and finished goods in a Davenport, IA facility. You will monitor weights, temperatures and case specifications, verify codes and labeling, and collect samples for laboratory analysis to support GMP and HACCP compliance.

The role requires attention to detail, basic math/computer skills, and willingness to work weekends or overtime as needed in a contract-to-hire arrangement at an onsite