Quality Control Technician

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Quality Control Technician Job Description Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining and improving quality standards in food manufacturing. As a Quality Control Technician, you will perform essential inspections and testing to ensure product safety and compliance. This role requires attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Responsibilities Conduct pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment and environments meet quality standards. Perform X-ray testing and metal detector testing for quality assurance. Execute quality checks and maintain quality documentation. Carry out dimension and integrity checks on packaging and boxes. Match codes on labels with ingredients accurately. Perform seal checks and specification checks, including best by dates. Inspect for foreign materials and take necessary actions if any are found. Hold production lines when required to maintain quality standards. Essential Skills Proficiency in quality control and quality assurance processes. Experience with GMP, quality inspection, and audits. Familiarity with X-ray and metal detecting equipment. Minimum of 6 months of experience in food manufacturing quality. Ability to perform inspections and audits effectively. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's or Associate's degree, or relevant quality experience in the food industry. Understanding of HACCP and Critical Control Points is advantageous. Strong attention to detail and high level of integrity. Excellent time management and multitasking abilities. Effective communication and honesty. Accountability and willingness to learn. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Manteno, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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 Manteno,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 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.