Quality Assurance Associate

Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Description

As a Quality Technician, you will be working in a balanced environment, splitting your time 50/50 between the plant floor and a lab setting. Your main duties will include conducting inspections such as Pre-Operative and Food Safety, performing daily operating inspections to ensure compliance with GMP's and USDA requirements, and performing Magnet and Metal Detector Record Checks. You will also be responsible for conducting ATP swab tests, calibrating lab equipment, conducting organic start-up tests, reviewing HACCP records, and changing thermometer recorder charts as needed. In addition, you will perform Quality Audits, keep stock of Laboratory and Production supplies as directed, act as a liaison with USDA, distribute weekly Code Date Sheets, report and follow up on Food Safety and Food Quality concerns, and perform Pizza Line Coverage checks. You will also be required to report all down times to the Supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.

Hard Skills

• GMP

• Quality- food industry

• Biology and chemistry courses

• Calibrate Lab Scale, pH meter, salt analyzer

• Conduct ATP swab tests

• Perform Quality Audits

• Liaison with USDA

Soft Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to document and report results

• Ability to follow and enforce Food Safety PPE/GMP requirements

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

Work Environment

This role requires you to work in a 50/50 lab setting and plant floor where frozen pizza is made. Please be aware that this is a cold environment! The role also involves more computer-based tasks such as approving before making, and conducting lab tests including salt, pH, yeast, mold, air plates, and ATP testing.

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 for other accommodation options.