QA Technician

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is looking for a detail-oriented QA Technician to support food safety and quality assurance at its Carson, CA facility. The role includes monitoring production lines, ensuring compliance with HACCP and GMP standards, and performing routine quality checks. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in quality inspection and documentation, along with the ability to work the 3rd shift.

This is a fully onsite position that offers various medical benefits and a pay range of $20.00 to $22.00/hr. The company values diverse candidates and is an equal-opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience with HACCP principles and their application.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production lines to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Perform routine quality checks and inspections on products.
• Collect samples for microbiological testing and quality assessment.

Skills

Hands-on experience with HACCP principles

Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Experience with quality inspection and sampling

Basic understanding of microbiology

Ability to perform swabbing and environmental sampling

Familiarity with metal detector operation

Strong documentation skills

Effective verbal communication skills

Ability to work third shift

High school diploma or higher

Bilingual communication skills

Education

High school diploma or higher

Job description

Job Title: QA Technician

Job Description

The QA Technician supports food safety and quality assurance activities by monitoring production lines, verifying compliance with HACCP and GMP standards, and performing routine quality checks and sampling. This role focuses on ensuring that raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet established specifications through careful documentation, inspection, and adherence to standard operating procedures. The QA Technician works closely with production and sanitation teams to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant environment across multiple production areas.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production lines to verify that products meet established quality and safety standards.
• Perform quality reviews on production lines, including visual inspections and verification of process controls.
• Collect samples from different production lines and areas for microbiological and other quality testing.
• Inspect raw materials to confirm they meet specifications and are suitable for use in production.
• Follow and enforce HACCP and GMP procedures throughout all quality and sanitation activities.
• Adhere to and apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) in all quality, sampling, and sanitation tasks.
• Operate and verify metal detectors on production lines to ensure proper function and product safety.
• Perform swabbing and environmental sampling to assess cleanliness and verify sanitation effectiveness.
• Apply the seven steps of cleaning to ensure thorough sanitation of equipment and production areas.
• Calculate concentration levels of chemical cleaners to ensure correct and safe usage.
• Accurately complete and maintain documentation related to inspections, sampling, testing, and cleaning activities.
• Communicate effectively with production, sanitation, and other departments to address quality or sanitation issues.
• Support the Sanitation Supervisor, leads, and associates by providing quality and sanitation feedback from the production floor.
• Follow all site safety, hygiene, and quality policies while working in high care, ready‑to‑eat, and savory production areas.

Essential Skills

• Hands‑on experience with HACCP principles and their application in a production or food environment.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a production setting.
• Ability to follow and apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) consistently.
• Experience with quality inspection and sampling activities on production lines.
• Basic understanding of microbiology as it relates to product quality and sanitation.
• Ability to perform swabbing and environmental sampling for cleanliness verification.
• Capability to calculate and verify concentration levels of chemical cleaners.
• Familiarity with metal detector operation and verification on production lines.
• Strong documentation skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal communication skills to interact with multiple departments.
• Ability to work the 3rd shift from 8:00 PM to 4:30 AM, Monday through Friday, with occasional Sunday hours.
• High school diploma or higher.
• Bilingual communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment with exposure to quality or sanitation activities.
• Background in food production, high care, ready‑to‑eat, or similar environments.
• Comfort working under the guidance of sanitation and quality leadership.
• Ability to transition from a production role into a quality or sanitation‑focused position.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Work Environment

This role operates in a production setting that includes high care, ready‑to‑eat, and savory product areas. The QA Technician spends most of the shift on the production floor, walking multiple lines and moving between different production zones to collect samples and conduct inspections. Work is performed on the 3rd shift from 8:00 PM to 4:30 AM, Monday through Friday, with some Sunday hours as needed. The environment requires adherence to strict hygiene, sanitation, and safety practices, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and compliance with all facility policies. The position involves close collaboration with sanitation supervisors, leads, associates, and production staff in a fast‑paced, quality‑focused setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CARSON, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in CARSON, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.