Quality Technician - Food Science

Actalent; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician (3rd Shift) to help ensure the safety, quality, and consistency of chocolate products across the production line.

You will perform routine checks, collect samples, monitor GMPs, document results, and assist with HACCP and FDA compliance to support a well-known chocolate manufacturer.

Training is provided; this contract-to-hire role offers a stable long-term opportunity with onsite, overnight schedules.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food manufacturing, food production, QA/QC, laboratory testing, or a related environment.
• Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, or another science-related field.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Exposure to HACCP, GMPs, or food safety programs (preferred).
• Experience performing inspections, quality checks, or laboratory testing (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures (preferred).
• Comfortable working independently and communicating with production teams (preferred).
• Basic computer skills for documentation and data entry (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality checks on ingredients, products in production, and finished goods.
• Collect samples from production lines and perform basic laboratory testing.
• Monitor food safety programs, GMPs, sanitation practices, and quality standards.
• Document test results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Inspect production processes and identify any quality concerns.
• Assist with environmental monitoring and product sampling.
• Support investigations of quality issues and corrective actions.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure products meet quality expectations.
• Verify scales, thermometers, pH meters, and other testing equipment are functioning properly.
• Help maintain compliance with HACCP, FDA, and food safety requirements.

Education

Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, or another science-related field

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician (3rd Shift)

Join a Leading Chocolate Manufacturer in St. Louis

What You'll Do

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you'll help ensure the safety, quality, and consistency of products enjoyed by consumers across the country.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Perform routine quality checks on ingredients, products in production, and finished goods
• Collect samples from production lines and perform basic laboratory testing
• Monitor food safety programs, GMPs, sanitation practices, and quality standards
• Document test results and maintain accurate quality records
• Inspect production processes and identify any quality concerns
• Assist with environmental monitoring and product sampling
• Support investigations of quality issues and corrective actions
• Work closely with production teams to ensure products meet quality expectations
• Verify scales, thermometers, pH meters, and other testing equipment are functioning properly
• Help maintain compliance with HACCP, FDA, and food safety requirements

What 'We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food manufacturing, food production, QA/QC, laboratory testing, or a related environment OR
• Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, or another science-related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Exposure to HACCP, GMPs, or food safety programs
• Experience performing inspections, quality checks, or laboratory testing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Comfortable working independently and communicating with production teams
• Basic computer skills for documentation and data entry

We Will Train Candidates Who Have

• Food manufacturing experience but limited QA experience
• Associate degrees in a science-related discipline
• Production experience and an interest in food safety and quality
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

Why This Opportunity?

• Get hands-on experience in both a laboratory and manufacturing environment
• Work for a well-known chocolate manufacturer supplying products used across the food industry
• Opportunity to develop skills in food safety, HACCP, GMP compliance, and quality systems
• Training provided
• Stable long-term career opportunity within a growing organization

Schedule

Training: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (approximately 4 weeks)

Permanent Schedule: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

• 2 days on / 2 days off rotation
• Alternating weekends
• Every other week includes a 48-hour work week, followed by a 32-hour work week

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

About Actalent

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.