Quality Control Technician I

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

Transit Benefits

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a multi-level Quality Control Technician (I-III) for a meat processing facility in Carson, CA. This hands-on role covers temperature checks, ATP hygiene verification, GMP inspections, and environmental monitoring to ensure product quality and food safety.

Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term growth. QC Tech I–III responsibilities scale with experience, including calibration, sensory evaluation, and CAPA support.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat/food production environment preferred.
• Proficient with data entry, reporting and documentation.
• Familiarity with basic QC checks and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform product temperature checks to ensure specs and safety.

Skills

Meat industry experience

Data entry

Temperature checks

pH readings

ATP hygiene checks

GMP inspections

thermometer calibrations

Seal integrity checks

Sensory evaluations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science (asset)

Tools

ATP meters

Vacuum seal integrity tester

Thermometers

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician I / II / III

Job Description

This multi-level Quality Control Technician role supports food safety and product quality in a meat processing environment. The position ranges from entry-level (QC Tech I) to senior-level (QC Tech III), with each level adding responsibilities in verification, calibration, environmental monitoring, and oversight of critical quality systems. You will perform routine quality checks, support food safety programs, and help drive continuous improvement across production operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform product temperature checks throughout production to ensure compliance with specifications and food safety standards.
• Conduct ATP equipment hygiene checks to verify effective cleaning and sanitation.
• Inspect equipment for cleanliness and sanitation readiness before and during production.
• Perform Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections on production lines and work areas.
• Conduct sanitizer concentration verification to confirm correct preparation and use.
• Measure pH and salt concentrations to verify product and process parameters.
• Perform pre-operational inspections prior to production start-up and document findings.
• Verify water temperatures to ensure they meet process and regulatory requirements.
• Accurately document all quality and food safety results and promptly report deviations to quality assurance leadership.
• Perform all QC Tech I responsibilities when working as a QC Tech II or III.
• Conduct thermometer calibrations to ensure accuracy of temperature measurement devices.
• Perform seal integrity checks using vacuum testing equipment to confirm package integrity.
• Collect sensory and retain samples for evaluation and future reference.
• Conduct sensory evaluations of finished products to assess quality attributes and consistency.
• Verify label accuracy and compliance with product specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate food safety and quality concerns clearly to supervisors and production teams to support timely corrective actions.
• Perform all QC Tech I and QC Tech II duties when working as a QC Tech III.
• Monitor and document freezer and cooler temperatures to maintain proper storage conditions.
• Conduct environmental swabbing in ready-to-eat (RTE) production areas to verify sanitation effectiveness.
• Oversee receiving inspections of ingredients and raw materials to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
• Assist in root cause investigations and the development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, records, and process explanations.
• Provide guidance and training to junior quality control team members to promote best practices and consistent performance.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in the meat industry or a closely related food production environment.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills for data entry, documentation, and reporting.
• Familiarity with weight checks, temperature checks, and pH readings in a production setting.
• Ability to perform and interpret ATP hygiene checks and environmental monitoring activities.
• Comfort with conducting GMP inspections and pre-operational inspections.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when recording data and documenting results.
• Ability to identify deviations from standards and elevate issues appropriately to quality leadership.
• Capability to perform thermometer calibrations, seal integrity checks, and label verifications (for QC Tech II and above).
• Ability to conduct sensory evaluations and collect sensory and retain samples (for QC Tech II and above).
• Experience monitoring freezer and cooler temperatures and performing environmental swabbing in RTE areas (for QC Tech III).
• Ability to assist with root cause investigations, corrective actions, and audit support (for QC Tech III).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field is helpful and considered an asset.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and their application in a food production environment.
• Familiarity with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with production and quality teams.
• Ability to train and mentor junior team members, particularly at the QC Tech III level.
• Interest in long-term growth and development within a quality and food safety career path.

Work Environment

This role is based in a meat processing facility focused on quality control, food safety, and continuous improvement. You will work around production lines, freezers, coolers, and ready-to-eat (RTE) areas, performing temperature checks, weight checks, pH measurements, and environmental swabs using standard quality and testing equipment, including thermometers, ATP meters, vacuum seal integrity testers, and computers for data entry. Training for the first week runs from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The QC Tech I position typically works a second shift with a start time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential Sunday work as needed. The QC Tech II position typically works a first shift with a start time between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM, Monday through Friday, with potential Sunday work as needed. The environment supports a six-month contract with the opportunity for long-term growth based on performance and business needs.

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 $22.85 - $24.57/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.

• 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 Aug 21, 2026.

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.

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