Quality Technician

Actalent; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Technician Blending Lead to direct a small blending team in a food production setting in Wausau, WI. You will manage daily runs, set up equipment, batch products, and ensure sanitation and quality standards are met on a four-day, 10-hour shift pattern.

The role requires hands-on blending experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to follow precise procedures. This contract position is fully onsite in Wausau.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or production environments.
• Hands-on experience with blending processes and operation of blenders or similar equipment.
• Ability to program or set up production machines for specific runs.
• Strong understanding of sanitation practices in food production.

Responsibilities

• Lead blending technician team and coordinate daily production activities.
• Assign daily tasks based on schedule and priorities.
• Review production schedule and determine daily runs.
• Set up blending room for each job and weigh ingredients.
• Batch and blend according to formulas and quality standards.
• Program and operate blending machines and equipment.
• Disassemble and clean equipment between runs.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout operations.
• Provide guidance and support during each run from setup to takedown.
• Monitor product quality and adjust processes to meet standards.
• Document runs, batches, and cleaning procedures as required.

Skills

Blending process

Team leadership

Machine setup

Sanitation practices

Quality control

Weighing and batching

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Tools

Blending equipment

Production machinery

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Technician Blending LeadJob Description

This role leads the blending technician department in a food production environment, coordinating daily runs, directing team members, and ensuring that all blending, cleaning, and sanitizing activities are completed accurately, safely, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead the blending technician team and serve as the primary point of contact for daily production activities.
• Delegate daily tasks to team members based on the production schedule and operational priorities.
• Review the production schedule and determine which blending runs must be completed each day.
• Set up the technical blending room for each job, including weighing out each product and ingredient needed.
• Batch and blend each job according to established formulas, procedures, and quality standards.
• Program and operate the blending machine and related equipment for each run.
• Disassemble the blending machine as a team after each batch is completed.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize the blending machine, blending room, and related equipment between runs to meet sanitation and food safety standards.
• Direct and support the team through each run, including technical setup, operation, and takedown after each batch.
• Monitor product quality during blending and make adjustments as needed to maintain quality control standards.
• Ensure all work follows food manufacturing, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Help maintain accurate documentation related to runs, batches, and cleaning procedures as required by company processes.

Essential Skills

• Experience in food manufacturing or food production environments.
• Hands-on experience with blending processes and operation of blenders or similar mixing equipment.
• Ability to program or set up production machines for specific runs.
• Strong understanding of sanitation practices and procedures in a food production setting.
• Ability to disassemble, clean, and reassemble production machinery safely and correctly.
• Basic quality control awareness to monitor and maintain product standards during production.
• Ability to lead a small team, delegate tasks, and direct daily activities in a production environment.
• Strong attention to detail when weighing, batching, and blending products.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a lead, supervisor, or key operator in a food production or blending department is beneficial.
• Familiarity with calculating batch quantities and performing simple production-related calculations.
• Comfort working with technical equipment, including machine setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with an 8-person team and provide clear direction.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple runs in a shift and ensure on-time completion of projects.

Work Environment

The role is based in a technical blending room within a food manufacturing facility, working as part of a team of approximately eight people. The lead technician oversees the runs completed each day, including technical setup, operation, and takedown of equipment after each batch. The position follows a schedule of four 10-hour shifts, with hours from 2:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday. Work involves weighing ingredients, batching and blending products, disassembling machinery, and thoroughly sanitizing the room and equipment between runs. The environment is production-focused yet described as a great place to work where people enjoy being part of the company, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, cleanliness, and adherence to food safety and quality standards. Appropriate production attire and adherence to facility hygiene and safety rules are required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wausau, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wausau,WI.

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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