Food Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift

Actalent; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician (3rd Shift) to support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will perform inspections, sampling, testing, and documentation to ensure products meet specifications and GMP requirements.

You will collaborate with Production, Sanitation, and Quality teams, maintain cleanliness, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while following all safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Animal Science, Agricultural Science, or related field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, laboratory, quality assurance, quality control, food production, or related environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document observations and test results.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and data entry.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions while following established procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with teams across the facility.
• Comfortable working in manufacturing environments that may be cold, wet, noisy, or fast-paced.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality inspections and testing of raw materials, in-process products, packaging materials, and finished goods to verify compliance with established specifications.
• Conduct product sampling and environmental monitoring activities according to established procedures and sampling plans.
• Perform basic quality testing using instruments such as pH meters, thermometers, scales, and other quality assurance equipment.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with food safety programs, GMPs, sanitation requirements, and SOPs.
• Complete line checks to verify product attributes, packaging integrity, coding accuracy, labeling, and product specifications.
• Accurately document inspection results, testing data, observations, and quality activities.
• Identify and communicate quality concerns, deviations, and non-conformances to appropriate personnel.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to quality and food safety issues.
• Assist with internal audits, facility inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Quality teams to ensure consistent product quality and food safety performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality systems, operational efficiency, and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Food Science / related field

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician (3rd Shift) to support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will perform inspections, sampling, testing, and documentation to ensure products meet specifications and GMP requirements.

You will collaborate with Production, Sanitation, and Quality teams, maintain cleanliness, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while following all safety procedures.