Job Title: Quality Technician Shifts: + 2nd shift 6:00PM-2:30AM paying $22.50/hr + 3rd shift 1:30AM-10:00AM paying $23.50/hr Job Description As a Quality Technician, you will split your time equally between working on the plant floor and in a lab setting. Your primary role will be to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety in our production processes. Responsibilities + Perform inspections, including pre-operative and food safety, and document and communicate results. + Conduct daily operating inspections to ensure compliance with GMPs and USDA requirements. + Perform magnet and metal detector record checks and inform the supervisor of any deficiencies. + Conduct ATP swab tests, including daily and weekly line swabs. + Calibrate lab equipment such as scales, pH meters, and salt analyzers. + Conduct organic start-up tests, ensuring documentation of appropriate cleaning processes and pH levels. + Review previous day's HACCP records daily. + Change thermometer recorder charts as needed. + Perform quality audits, including systems, production scales, and salt analyzers, and document findings. + Conduct in-bound checks and verify COAs to ensure they meet requirements. + Maintain stock of laboratory and production supplies as directed. + Serve as a liaison with the USDA. + Distribute weekly code date sheets promptly. + Report and follow up on food safety and quality concerns. + Perform pizza line coverage checks. + Notify the supervisor of all downtimes. + Enforce food safety PPE/GMP requirements and report any concerns. + Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Additional Skills & Qualifications + High school diploma with science classes or lab courses and 6 months to 1+ years of manufacturing experience in the food industry, or + B.S. degree in Life Sciences with no industry experience, or + Associates degree in Life Sciences with 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing experience in the food industry. + 6 months to 1+ years of GMP experience, open to ISO and GLP environments. + 0 to 2 years of quality experience is ideal but not required. Work Environment The role involves a 50/50 split between a lab setting and the plant floor. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beaver Dam, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.25/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 Beaver Dam,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.