Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician Actalent - 3.5 Aurora, IL Job Details Temporary | Temp-to-hire $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Productivity software Manufacturing Manufacturing company experience

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Quality Assurance Technician Job Description The Quality Assurance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring that food safety and quality standards are consistently met. This position involves working collaboratively with various teams to maintain compliance with quality requirements and support ongoing audits and inspections. Responsibilities Ensure compliance with quality requirements in relation to certifications, customer, state, and federal standards. Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing & Laboratory practices, programs, and policies. Assist with GMP audits to ensure an effective transition from sanitation to production. Conduct line audits per product specifications and perform food safety checks. Assist with swabbing procedures and other duties required to support the site's Environmental Monitoring Program. Provide feedback to managers and supervisors regarding quality-related discrepancies, violations, or other issues that occur and need resolution. Support Quality Management during facility visits, audits, and inspections. Retrieve documentation and records, track down needed individuals, and gather necessary information during the audit process. Engage site employees in Good Manufacturing Practices, programs, and policies to educate and improve compliance. Essential Skills Experience in a GMP environment. Experience in Food Manufacturing. Proficiency with ATP and Allergen swabs. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications Attention to detail. Quality Assurance experience, including pre-ops and quality documentation. Experience in FDA or USDA facilities is preferred. Work Environment The position operates in a food manufacturing setting with GMP standards. The technician will work in both lab settings and production areas, as well as in receiving and warehouse locations. Standing is required for 90% of the work shift. The work environment maintains an ambient temperature. The working hours are from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with some overtime required on occasion but generally not on weekends. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, IL. Pay and Benefits 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 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.