Job Title: Quality Technician
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Quality Technician for the 1st shift. The hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, with an on-call status for Saturdays. Each team will have a designated Saturday each month, and if needed, the technician will come in for this shift. As a Quality Technician, you will be responsible for testing ingredients to ensure they are within specification and safe for consumption.

ResponsibilitiesConduct laboratory testing, including water activity, protein swabs, pH, and viscosity.Perform environmental swabbing to test for allergens, molds, and other environmental hazards.Maintain quality documentation by ensuring sanitation, batch records, and product release records are properly filled out and filed.Essential SkillsBasic understanding of chemistry and biologyHigh school diplomaEagerness to enter the science fieldAdditional Skills & QualificationsNo prior lab experience necessaryWillingness to learn and be trained in the quality processWork Environment

Half of the shift will be spent in the lab testing products, and the other half will involve retrieving samples and performing line checks. Our facility produces high-quality chocolate and other ingredients for well-known products. We are committed to training eager and motivated individuals in our quality process.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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 for other accommodation options.