Food Quality Technician

Description Conduct in‑process analytical testing on all products manufactured on continuous cooking equipment, including % soluble solids, viscosity, and color. Perform in‑process organoleptic and visual inspections on all manufactured products. Audit all cook stations and packaging lines for compliance with HACCP food safety protocols, including weights, seals, temperatures, coding, and GMPs. Ensure daily food safety and quality of products produced or packaged. Verify that all printed labels and packaging films meet approved standards provided by Marketing. Perform annual raw material validations against supplier Certificates of Analysis (COAs). Verify incoming raw materials against Bills of Lading (BOLs) and confirm accuracy of COAs. Initiate and document corrective actions by reporting food safety or quality issues to the supervisor or designee. Perform environmental swabbing of equipment as required. Provide coverage on the production floor and/or in the QA lab as needed. Maintain professional communication across all levels of production and management. Accurately and thoroughly complete all required daily documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience:

1-3 years in a Quality Assurance role; experience in food plant processes Associates degree in the sciences with 1-2 years of experience in industry or academic setting Bachelor with 1 year of experience in industry or academic setting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brockton, MA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Brockton,MA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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 Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.