Quality Control Technician

Actalent; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Voluntary Life & AD&D

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Columbus, NE to support food safety and quality programs by collecting, reviewing, and maintaining essential documentation for conventional and organic products. The role collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to ensure regulatory and customer standards are met and supports organic supply chains under the National Organic Program.

The position is a 12-month contract onsite in Columbus, with responsibilities spanning data review, product

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control or quality assurance in food safety.
• Knowledge of food safety principles and quality systems.
• Familiarity with laboratory data and basic interpretation.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of National Organic Program (NOP) documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain quality and food safety documentation.
• Maintain approved supplier records meeting quality expectations.
• Review laboratory data to verify specifications and support product release.
• Approve release of manufactured products based on quality criteria and lab results.
• Maintain organic supply documentation per NOP requirements.
• Collaborate with customer quality teams to provide documentation for organic solutions.
• Follow SOPs and quality system requirements for data/documents.
• Perform accurate data entry for quality, laboratory and supplier information.
• Support quality control/assurance activities to ensure safety compliance.
• Communicate documentation status and improvements to FSQ Manager.

Skills

Quality control experience

Food safety knowledge

SOP adherence

Data entry accuracy

Microsoft Office proficiency

NOP familiarity

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician supports food safety and quality programs by collecting, reviewing, and maintaining critical documentation for both conventional and organic products. This role works closely with suppliers, internal teams, and customer quality groups to ensure all products meet regulatory, customer, and internal quality standards. The technician reviews laboratory data, supports the release of finished products, and helps maintain compliant records for organic supply chains under the National Organic Program.

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain all required quality and food safety documentation in an accurate and organized manner.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to maintain up-to-date approved supplier records that meet food safety and quality expectations.
• Review third-party laboratory data to verify compliance with specifications and support decisions on product release.
• Approve the release of manufactured products based on established quality criteria and laboratory results.
• Collect and maintain organic supply documentation in accordance with National Organic Program (NOP) requirements.
• Collaborate with customer quality teams to gather and provide documentation that supports organic carbohydrate solutions.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality system requirements when handling data and documentation.
• Perform accurate data entry for quality, laboratory, and supplier information using established systems.
• Support quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure consistent adherence to food safety expectations.
• Communicate effectively with the FSQ (Food Safety and Quality) Manager and other team members regarding documentation status, issues, and improvements.

Essential Skills

• Experience in quality control, quality assurance, or a related food safety function.
• Knowledge of food safety principles and quality systems.
• Familiarity with laboratory data and basic lab data interpretation.
• Ability to follow and apply standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs, including common office applications.
• Strong attention to detail when handling documentation and data.
• Ability to work with supplier and customer quality teams to manage documentation requirements.
• Understanding of National Organic Program (NOP) requirements as they relate to documentation, or willingness to learn.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate or bachelors degree in life science or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a quality control or quality assurance role within food or related industries is beneficial.
• Exposure to quality systems and food safety expectations in a production or laboratory environment.
• Comfort working with documentation for organic products and supply chains.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple documentation tasks.

Work Environment

The role is part of a small, collaborative quality team, currently consisting of two team members, with this position serving as the third member of the group. The work is primarily performed behind a computer, focusing on documentation, data review, and communication with the Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) Manager and other stakeholders. This position is structured as a 12month contract with the possibility of extension or transition based on business needs and performance. The environment emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and support for broader quality initiatives across multiple locations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, NE.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,NE.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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