Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician Job Description Job Summary: The Quality Assurance Technician performs the quality assurance inspections and laboratory analyses required by our client to satisfy USDA, Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point Program (HACCP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). This position requires inspection of facilities, raw materials, products, and microbiological and chemical analyses of meats with the ability to halt production should product integrity be at stake. Essential Functions: • Inspect and analyze meat raw materials and finished products using physical, chemical, and microbiological methods; • Perform preoperational and operational plant inspections of the entire facility, inside and outside; • Monitor incoming and outgoing shipments of product; • Responsible for inspecting incoming loads of raw material and outgoing shipments of product for conformance to specifications and referring deviations to supervisory personnel; • Check the condition of incoming raw material and packaging supply trucks; • Special attention and strict adherence must be given to the Quality Assurance Guidelines at all times to ensure the wholesomeness of our product; • Maintain the cleanliness and organization within the quality assurance laboratories and keep supplies readily available for production workers; • Determine blend size, collect samples, and analyze blends for fat percentage; • Document information in accordance with plant programs (HACCP, SSOP’s and GMP’s); • Comply with incident reporting policies and procedures; • Adhere to Plant’s security and safety policies and procedures; • Communicate effectively with customers and all levels of the organization in a professional manner, display a positive demeanor and be responsive to the teams’ needs. Hard Skills + Food science + Manufacturing + Lab Soft Skills + Effective communication + Positive demeanor + Responsiveness Job Type This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Zanesville, Ohio. Work Environment 50% working in the lab and 50% working on the production floor. The production floor is 45 degrees. Meat processing plant. Interested parties can send updates resumes to: jgasser @ actalentservices.com 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.