Quality Assurance Technician- Day Shift

Actus Nutrition; Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) company match

Job summary

Actus Nutrition is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the Hutchinson, MN plant. The role includes performing lab tests to ensure product quality, packaging samples for outside labs, and supporting internal quality teams on technical questions. Compensation is $20.00–$22.00 per hour with a rotating day shift.

The position emphasizes analytical rigor, strong communication, and teamwork to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement in our food-grade manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of prior laboratory experience, preferably in a food-grade manufacturing facility.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform departmental analytical and clerical work to support and maintain the plant Quality function.
• Conduct routine laboratory testing to support product quality and compliance.
• Prepare and package samples for shipment to third-party testing laboratories.
• Answer internal inquiries and provide support for quality and technical questions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution, and passion it takes to exceed the expectations of our customers.

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join the Hutchinson, MN team.

Pay

$20.00 to $22.00 per hour. Applicable pay may vary based on factors including but not limited to skill set and depth of experience.

Shift

Day Shift; 6:00AM-6:00PM on a rotating schedule.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performing departmental analytical and clerical work to support and maintain the plant Quality function.
• Conducting routine laboratory testing to support product quality and compliance.
• Preparing and packaging samples for shipment to third-party testing laboratories.
• Responding to internal calls and providing support for quality and technical questions.

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years of prior laboratory experience, preferably in a food grade manufacturing facility.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Actus Nutrition prides itself on advancement opportunities for our current workforce to promote from within. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program. The starting salary range for this position is between $20.00-$22.00 USD hourly. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including but not limited to skill set and depth of experience.