Job Information
Actalent Quality Technician- Up To 24/hr in Ramsey, Minnesota
Quality Technician
Job Description
As a Quality Technician, you will be responsible for monitoring product quality and ensuring all products produced meet food safety and food quality policies and standards. You will also assist with the execution of other quality-related tasks.
Responsibilities
Ensure all samples are submitted to 3rd party lab as needed for both product and environmental testing.
Conduct regular quality checks to ensure finished goods meet product specifications.
Respond to any out-of-specification products on the floor.
Monitor in-progress production and changeovers, ensuring no risk of co-mingling products.
Maintain the facility by auditing processes and policy execution.
Assist in the execution of Food Safety Audits.
Provide coaching on non-compliance with GMPs or PPE policy.
Verify correct printed material by being knowledgeable of the lot coding system and expiration dates.
Ensure no contamination of the product occurs by verifying the execution of quality procedures, including brine.
Support production employees with paperwork activities ensuring that paperwork is completed correctly and fully.
Support food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor temperatures of locations and raw materials.
Oversee document retention policy.
Handle restoration/environmental cleaning when needed.
Use ATP swabbing to verify the effectiveness of SSOP execution.
Complete projects or other duties as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.
Essential Skills
Quality assurance
Quality control
Quality check
Laboratory experience
Food science
Label checks
Handling non-conformances
Chemistry
GMP knowledge
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
Working knowledge of food safety, personal hygiene, and the proper use of GMP apparel.
Minimum of 6 months of experience in food, pharma, or chemical/consumer quality industry if no completed Bachelor's degree.
Ability to maintain GMPs and PPE policy while at work.
Basic understanding of food safety and product quality.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
Ability to understand and execute food safety policies and regulations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to follow specific written procedures and forms.
Preferred experience in food production QA/QC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.
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 Ramsey,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.