Now Hiring an QA Technician Location: Must be located in the state of MN Pay: $22 - 23/hr Job Description: We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented QA Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of our products through various quality assurance tasks. This role involves conducting inspections, performing tests, and maintaining records to ensure compliance with food safety standards. Key Responsibilities: + Weigh finished products at specified intervals and record deviations from the standard. Inform the Production Supervisor to make proper weight adjustments. + Examine packaging labels to ensure correct labels are used for the product being manufactured, including correct UPC for the item number, allergen statements, and code dates. + Inspect the quality of pouches, cartons, and shipping containers. + Verify the accuracy of code dates on pouches, cartons, and shipping containers. + Apply knowledge of hold/release procedures for nonconforming products or packaging. + Maintain knowledge of SQF standards, HACCP, and other food safety initiatives. + Perform hourly metal detector checks for potential foreign materials in the product (CCP). + Conduct Critical Quality Point (CQP) checks. + Perform sensory evaluations of ingredients and finished products for quality. + Carry out Allergen Control and necessary swab verifications. + Conduct chemical analysis/tests on ingredients and finished goods. Skills & Qualifications: + High School Diploma and 1+ year of experience in a Quality function or BS in a scientific concentration, preferably within food quality. + Comfortable working in an environment that handles allergenic materials (milk, soy, eggs, wheat, peanuts, and tree nuts). + Ability to perform various quality checks and analyses. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Saint Paul,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2025. 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.