Entry Level QC Tech

Actalent • Commerce, CA • 4w ago

Job Description

The QC Technician is responsible for performing quality audits on products and processes during receiving, production, and packaging to ensure adherence to company quality standards. This role includes tasks such as product sampling, line monitoring, auditing, lab testing, and calibration to ensure compliance with specifications.

Responsibilities

Conduct QC tasks including product sampling, line monitoring, auditing, lab testing, and calibration to ensure compliance with specifications.

Hold products that do not meet company quality standards and provide appropriate dispositions.

Understand and utilize information contained within product specification sheets.

Be knowledgeable of the quality characteristics for packaged products.

Perform lab testing procedures such as brix, refractive index, pH, density, sensory evaluation, weights, moisture testing, etc.

Operate equipment such as pH meters, viscosity meters, and GCMS.

Essential Skills

Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related science field (AA/BA/BS).

1+ year of experience in Food QC with specific testing experience preferred

Ability to conduct lab testing procedures such as brix, refractive index, pH, density, sensory evaluation, weights, moisture testing, etc.

Knowledge of quality control processes and standards.

Ability to wear a half-face respirator when working with specific chemicals in production.

Willingness to work early morning shifts and weekends as needed.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a lab setting, testing food for pH and viscosity. The company is extremely busy, with production operating 7 days a week, which requires QC support all 7 days. Candidates should be willing to work one day on the weekend, resulting in a 6-day workweek. The shift time for the 1st shift is from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend shifts. Shift hours on Saturday or Sunday may vary. The company tries to schedule personnel to avoid back-to-back weekend work, but flexibility is required to cover for absences or vacations. The lab must be staffed to accommodate production schedules.

Shift Times

1st Shift: 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

2nd Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

3rd Shift: 4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Commerce,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 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.

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