Quality Control Raw Materials

ACTalent; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Kokomo, IN, is seeking a Quality Control Raw Materials contractor to coordinate daily raw material activities supporting batch manufacturing for lithium-ion electrolyte production. You will monitor materials, resolve issues affecting quality and schedules, and drive improvements in material flow, accuracy, and safety.

The role requires strong SOP discipline, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on experience with hazardous materials handling.

Qualifications

• General understanding of chemical or manufacturing operations, including batch processing and safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and maintain timelines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to participate in root-cause investigations.
• Strong written and verbal communication across departments.
• Comfort with creating and following SOPs and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment.
• Ability to lift or move 50+ lbs.
• 13 years of experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, or related environment preferred.
• Experience with chemicals, raw materials, or batch processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily raw material activities and schedules with production operators.
• Monitor raw material operations and resolve issues impacting quality, safety, or schedules.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for material flow, process consistency, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Maintain FIFO-based inventory for traceability and shelf-life.
• Create and update SOPs for raw material handling.
• Train operators on safe material handling and SOPs.
• Investigate non-conformances and participate in root-cause investigations.
• Coordinate with operations, quality, procurement, and supply chain on material needs and quality concerns.
• Follow OSHA safety requirements and PPE use.
• Identify opportunities to reduce risks.
• Assist with additional production, inventory, and projects.

Skills

Chemical operations

Multitasking

Problem solving

Cross-functional comms

SOPs & docs

Excel proficiency

Material handling

Manufacturing experience

Hazardous materials handling

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/related field

Tools

ERP systems

MES

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Raw Materials

Job Description

This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting raw material operations to ensure materials are safely, accurately, and efficiently prepared for lithium-ion electrolyte production. The role works closely with production, quality, laboratory, procurement, and supply chain teams to maintain material availability, inventory accuracy, process consistency, and safe manufacturing practices, while also supporting troubleshooting, continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and quality initiatives within the raw material operation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily raw material activities and schedules with production operators to support batch manufacturing requirements and meet customer specifications.

• Monitor raw material operations and assist in resolving production, material, and equipment-related issues that could impact quality, safety, or production schedules.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on material flow, process consistency, productivity, equipment reliability, and waste reduction.

• Maintain accurate physical inventory using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) practices to support material availability, traceability, and shelf-life requirements.

• Create, revise, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to raw material handling and production activities.

• Train and support operators on safe material handling, standard work practices, and updates to operational procedures.

• Investigate raw material or process non-conformances and participate in root-cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions.

• Coordinate with operations, quality, procurement, and supply chain teams regarding material needs, delivery timing, inventory levels, and quality concerns.

• Follow established company and OSHA safety requirements, including proper equipment operation and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Maintain a strong focus on safe work practices and help identify opportunities to reduce operational and material-handling risks.

• Assist with additional production, inventory, and operational projects as needed.

Essential Skills

• General understanding of chemical or manufacturing operations, including batch processing, fluid and material handling, and safe handling of hazardous materials.

• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and maintain production or material timelines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to participate in root-cause investigations and implement practical improvements.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across production, quality, supply chain, and other departments.

• Comfort and accuracy in creating and following SOPs, work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Ability to operate applicable material-handling equipment.

• Ability to lift or move 50+ lbs. as required.

• 13 years of experience in a manufacturing, chemical processing, production, quality, or similar environment preferred.

• Experience working around chemicals, raw materials, or batch manufacturing processes is beneficial.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in chemistry, chemical technology, manufacturing, operations, engineering, or a related technical or scientific field preferred.

• Experience in chemical manufacturing, chemical processing, or laboratory environments is advantageous.

• Experience or exposure to quality control, quality assurance, analytical chemistry, wet chemistry, or process engineering is beneficial.

• Familiarity with chemical manufacturing or laboratory practices, including safe handling and storage of chemicals and raw materials.

• Familiarity with Google Workspace is beneficial.

• Experience with ERP, MES, inventory management, or similar manufacturing systems is a plus.

• Interest in contributing to a growing organization with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Work Environment

The role operates in a chemical manufacturing environment focused on lithium-ion electrolyte production and raw material handling. Work is primarily performed on the production floor and in associated material-handling and storage areas, requiring strict adherence to safety procedures and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The environment involves batch processing, handling of hazardous materials, and use of material-handling equipment. The pace is fast and production-driven, with close collaboration among production, quality, laboratory, procurement, and supply chain teams. The organization is growing and offers opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kokomo, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this temporary role within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kokomo, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kokomo,IN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.