Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Technician performs periodic line audits on production as directed by the QA checklist to ensure the right product is shipped to customers. Audits are conducted per the SQF program and as directed by the quality supervisor, including GMP audits and FIFO audits. The role involves ensuring that material inspections on incoming raw materials meet expectations, performing physical and light chemical analysis of ingredients and finished products accurately and promptly, and executing sanitation duties as needed.

Responsibilities

Conduct periodic line audits on production according to the QA checklist.Perform audits as per SQF program, including GMP and FIFO audits.Ensure material inspections on incoming raw materials meet expectations.Execute physical analysis of ingredients and finished products in a timely and accurate manner.Perform light chemical analysis.Carry out sanitation duties as needed.Communicate data to quality, operations, and manufacturing departments promptly.Handle computer data entry and maintain spreadsheets.Collaborate with other departments.

Essential Skills

Attention to detail to notice mistakes or anomalies on codes.Data entry skills for Excel spreadsheets, verbal, and written reporting.Background in food quality, auditing, or machine operation with some QC experience.Understanding of FDA-GMPs and SQF standards.High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Food science, quality control, food safety, production management, and supervision knowledge.Laboratory and chemistry experience.Two years in a QA capacity preferred but not required.Reliable transportation.

Work Environment

The role is based in a food manufacturing setting where the production floor can reach above 80 degrees in the summer and drop to as low as 50 degrees in the winter. The position requires working the 3rd shift from 11 PM to 7 AM, Sunday night through Friday, with six weeks of training during the day from 7 AM to 3 PM. The work involves walking and standing in the warehouse for several hours, sitting for 2-4 hours, climbing ladders, steps, and delivery vehicles, and lifting weights ranging from 1lb to 60lbs. The company fosters a family atmosphere and emphasizes career advancement, offering regular team lunches and cookouts while valuing its employ

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Kansas City,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2026.

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.

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.

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