Food Quality Auditor – 3rd Shift

Actalent; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Regular team lunches

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for a contract-to-hire role in Kansas City, KS. The technician will perform line audits, material inspections, and basic physical and chemical analyses in a 3rd shift, 11pm–7am environment, with training during the day. Duties include sanitation, data entry, and cross-department collaboration.

The position emphasizes adherence to SQF, GMP, and FIFO standards, with on-site responsibilities and a focus on accuracy and timely data reporting.

Qualifications

• A science degree is preferred, but candidates with a high school diploma and QA/QC experience are welcome.
• Experience in laboratory and chemistry settings.
• 2 years in a QA capacity is preferred but not required.
• Data entry and Excel reporting proficiency is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic line audits on production per the QA checklist.
• Conduct audits in alignment with SQF program and quality supervisor directives (GMP and FIFO).
• Ensure incoming raw materials meet inspection expectations.
• Perform physical analysis of ingredients and finished products.
• Conduct light chemical analysis.
• Execute sanitation duties as needed.
• Communicate data promptly to quality, operations and manufacturing departments.
• Enter data into computer systems and maintain spreadsheets.
• Collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Quality control

Food safety

Data entry

Excel

Attention to detail

GMP

SQF

FDA-GMPs

Education

Science degree preferred

HS diploma with QA/QC experience

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for a contract-to-hire role in Kansas City, KS. The technician will perform line audits, material inspections, and basic physical and chemical analyses in a 3rd shift, 11pm–7am environment, with training during the day. Duties include sanitation, data entry, and cross-department collaboration.

The position emphasizes adherence to SQF, GMP, and FIFO standards, with on-site responsibilities and a focus on accuracy and timely data reporting.