1st Shift-quality Technician

Actalent • Mount Pleasant, WI • 1d ago

Job Title: 1st Shift Quality TechnicianJob Description

The 1st Shift Quality Technician supports consistent product quality and food safety in a high-volume bakery production environment. Working on the 1st shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., this role performs routine and detailed quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, finished goods, and food manufacturing equipment, while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting internal audits.

Responsibilities

Perform quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished products to ensure they meet established specifications and food safety standards.

Conduct routine swab tests and other sanitation-related checks on food manufacturing equipment and production areas.

Complete and maintain accurate quality documentation, records, and logs in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Support and participate in internal quality audits to verify compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Inspect production lines and equipment to identify potential quality or safety issues and promptly report findings.

Follow and enforce SOPs and quality control procedures throughout the production process.

Collaborate with production and sanitation teams to address quality concerns and support continuous improvement.

Monitor and verify that equipment cleaning and sanitation practices support safe and consistent food production.

Communicate quality issues, non-conformances, and trends clearly to supervisors and relevant team members.

Help maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work area in alignment with food manufacturing best practices.

Essential Skills

1-2 years of experience in a quality role within a food manufacturing facility.

Hands-on experience performing quality checks on food manufacturing equipment.

Experience with quality documentation, including accurate recordkeeping and completion of quality forms and logs.

Experience performing or supporting quality audits in a manufacturing environment.

Practical knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles in food production.

Ability to follow and apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) consistently.

Strong attention to detail when inspecting products, equipment, and documentation.

Ability to work effectively on a 1st shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in a production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Degree in a science-related field is a plus but not required.

Familiarity with bakery or similar food manufacturing processes.

Comfort working with large-scale production equipment such as mixers and ovens.

Strong communication skills to collaborate with production, sanitation, and leadership teams.

Commitment to food safety, product quality, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food manufacturing facility with multiple bakery production lines, where each line produces different products depending on daily order demands. The environment includes large mixers, ovens, and equipment that often must be taken apart and hand washed, presenting unique challenges for sanitation and cleanliness. The culture emphasizes teamwork, hands-on leadership, and employee appreciation, with owners actively working on the production lines and focusing on recognizing employee contributions. Food is available in the breakroom, and employees receive a 20% product discount. The position operates on a 1st shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in a fast-paced, production-focused setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mount Pleasant, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $52000.00/yr.

This is a direct placement opportunity. Benefits will be provided upon start of assignment or sooner if requested by candidate.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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