Onsite QA Technician – Food Safety & Quality (Contract to Hire)

Actalent; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Onsite benefits

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Conyers, GA. You will conduct product testing, audits, and documentation to uphold quality and safety standards in a food manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes collaboration with production and cross-functional teams and supports continuous improvement within the QA function.

The position is contract to hire, onsite, with shifts in a lab and production environment, and offers comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 13 years of quality assurance or food safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Laboratory setting and quality/production environment experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field or equivalent.
• Knowledge of HACCP and GMP and food safety principles.
• Understanding of food chemistry and safety practices in manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Problem-solving to analyze data and identify root causes.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel for data entry and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests and audits on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to verify compliance with quality and food safety standards.
• Record, organize, and maintain documentation of test results, audits, and quality procedures per internal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide feedback and practical recommendations to production teams to address quality issues, safety concerns, and process deviations.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory testing equipment to ensure ongoing accuracy and calibration schedules.
• Train new team members on site-specific quality and food safety procedures, including relevant standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements related to food safety and product quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within quality assurance by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and product performance.

Skills

QA Experience

Lab Testing

HACCP GMP

Documentation

Calibration

Training

Cross-functional

Data Entry

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Conyers, GA. You will conduct product testing, audits, and documentation to uphold quality and safety standards in a food manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes collaboration with production and cross-functional teams and supports continuous improvement within the QA function.

The position is contract to hire, onsite, with shifts in a lab and production environment, and offers comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.