Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician will be responsible for performing quality control checks on the production line. This role involves conducting basic testing on products, such as salt, acid, viscosity, and moisture, as well as ensuring Critical Control Points like the metal detector and x-ray machine are functioning properly. Additional duties include pre-operation inspections, microbiological, and allergen swabbing.

Responsibilities

Perform quality control checks on the production line.Conduct basic testing on products including salt, acid, viscosity, and moisture.Check and maintain Critical Control Points such as metal detectors and x-ray machines.Conduct pre-operation inspections.Perform microbiological and allergen swabbing.Oversee 1-2 production lines at a time, depending on workload.Manage a sample load of up to 10 samples per hour at maximum.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High School Diploma1+ Years of Quality Control experience in the Food IndustryJob Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lemont, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Lemont,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 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.

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