Quality Technician - 2nd Shift: Food QC & Lab Testing

Actalent; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Technician for a fast-paced food manufacturing facility in New Berlin, WI. This full-time role requires evenings (1:00 PM–9:00 PM) Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays and a focus on testing product quality, allergen awareness, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves flavor analysis, label reviews, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve processes, safety, and sanitation. Solid QA background and HACCP knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in quality control/assurance environment.
• Familiar with HACCP and food industry standards.
• Experience in quality inspection processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized tests on products to ensure compliance with standards.
• Perform flavor analysis and allergen considerations.
• Verify metal detector operation and report malfunctions.
• Collect and prepare retention, microbiological, and control samples.
• Review and approve product labels before printing.
• Maintain daily records and support investigations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with SQF, HACCP, GMPs and safety policies.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for continuous process improvement.

Skills

Quality control experience

HACCP knowledge

Food industry standards

Education

Some college coursework in QA

High school diploma

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Technician for a fast-paced food manufacturing facility in New Berlin, WI. This full-time role requires evenings (1:00 PM–9:00 PM) Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays and a focus on testing product quality, allergen awareness, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves flavor analysis, label reviews, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve processes, safety, and sanitation. Solid QA background and HACCP knowledge are essential for success.