Quality Control Technician

Actalent; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Quality Control Technician in Wisconsin (WAUKESHA) to support production floor QC testing and lab analyses. You will document results and ensure compliance with GMP and HACCP while collaborating with production teams.

Requirements include 1+ year in food QC and a high school diploma or equivalent (HSED/GED). The role is onsite, Mon-Fri, with a comprehensive benefits package and a $1,500 signing bonus paid incrementally.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control within a food manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP and food quality standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent (HSED/GED).
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and use calculators.
• Commits to accurate data entry and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing on the production floor (metal detection checks, leak tests, percentage tests).
• Conduct hourly line audits and various QC tests.
• Document daily production/testing data accurately.
• Collaborate with production to identify and correct deviations from standards.
• Follow GMP and HACCP procedures to maintain safety and quality.
• Cross-train across quality tasks in lab and floor environments.

Skills

Quality control

Food safety standards

GMP compliance

HACCP

Basic math

Data entry

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

HSED or GED

Tools

Moisture analyzer

Salt analyzer

Fat analysis equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician Job Description

The Quality Control Technician supports consistent product quality and safety on the production floor of a food manufacturing facility. This role performs routine and specialized quality checks, conducts line audits, completes basic laboratory tests, and accurately documents all results. The technician collaborates closely with production teams to identify and correct issues in real time, helping to maintain compliance with food quality standards and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on the production floor, including metal detection checks, leak tests, percentage tests, and other in-process inspections.
• Conduct hourly line audits on each production line, including first-piece, in-process, and final inspections and quality control tests.
• Perform calculations to determine percentages of materials and total ounces to verify product specifications and formulations.
• Complete basic automated testing for key product attributes such as moisture, salt, and fat content.
• Accurately document daily production and testing data in both paper and computer systems, ensuring records are complete, legible, and organized.
• Work closely with production personnel on a daily basis to perform quality control checks and help identify, communicate, and correct errors or deviations from standards.
• Follow established quality control and food quality processes, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP procedures, to maintain product safety and consistency.
• Support cross-training efforts by learning and performing a variety of tasks within the quality department, including both lab-based and floor-based quality activities as needed.

Essential Skills

• Understanding of quality control processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of food quality processes and standards, including practical application in a production setting.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as they relate to food production and quality control.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations using a calculator, including percentage calculations (for example, determining that 60% of 12 ounces equals 7.2 ounces).
• At least 1 year of food quality control experience, including experience with HACCP.
• High school diploma, HSED, or GED.
• Ability to perform routine quality checks such as line audits, percentage checks, and basic QC tests accurately and consistently.
• Ability to use computer systems for data entry and documentation of testing and production information.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in both testing and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with quality assurance or quality control in a food manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with line audit procedures and documenting quality findings.
• Comfort working with automated testing equipment for moisture, salt, and fat analysis.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with production personnel and other team members.
• Willingness to be cross-trained in all aspects of the quality department and to perform a variety of quality tasks as needed.
• Interest in professional growth and advancement within a growing business that offers opportunities for promotion.

Work Environment

This role is based in a smaller food manufacturing company that produces high volumes of product for major retail customers and is actively growing by adding new large accounts. The work is performed in a production and lab environment where the technician spends time both on the production floor and in the quality lab, depending on daily needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work during the busy season. The position offers a stable business environment with consistent hours, yearly pay raises, and opportunities for advancement as the company expands, including new facilities that support growth in production and quality operations. The employer provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage. The technician is cross-trained across the quality department, so some days may involve no lab work while other days may be entirely lab-based, and the role requires flexibility and openness to performing any assigned quality-related tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of WAUKESHA, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $45760.00/yr.

$1,500 sign on bonus that is paid incrementally

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in WAUKESHA,WI.