QA Technician

QA Technician Job Description

As a QA Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of our products through meticulous testing and examination processes. You will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards in our production and packaging operations.

• Weigh finished products at specified intervals and record deviations from standard, informing the Production Supervisor for necessary adjustments.
• Examine packaging labels to ensure the correct labels are used, including checking UPC, allergen statements, and code dates.
• Inspect the quality of package fabrication for pouches, cartons, and shipping containers.
• Verify code dates on all packaging to ensure accuracy.
• Apply knowledge of hold/release procedures for nonconforming products or packaging.
• Utilize SQF standards, HACCP, and food safety initiatives in daily tasks.
• Perform hourly metal detector checks to identify potential foreign materials in products.
• Conduct Critical Quality Point (CQP) checks and sensory evaluations of ingredients and finished products for quality.
• Implement Allergen Control and conduct necessary swab verifications.
• Conduct chemical analyses and tests on ingredients and finished goods.
• Record and verify QA documentation and controls.
• Perform microbiological sampling, plating, and results interpretation for ingredients, raw materials, finished goods, and environmental monitoring.
• Verify production processes and perform raw material ingredients sampling as per QA procedures.
• Receive ingredient tankers and analyze samples such as viscosity and Brix.
• Maintain knowledge of Good Lab Practices and manage lab supplies inventory.

• High School Diploma with 1+ year of experience in a quality function or a BS in a scientific concentration, preferably in food quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Office, etc.).
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Comfortable working in an environment handling allergenic materials (Milk, Soy, Eggs, Wheat, Peanut, and Tree Nuts).

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

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

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccom (actalentaccom) for other accommodation options.