Job Title: QC Technician Lead

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated QC Technician Lead to join our team. The primary responsibilities include line auditing for bread production, environmental monitoring, air sampling, and participating in monthly SQF audits. The role also involves calibration and verification of scales, monitors, and other basic instrumentation. You will use MS Excel, Word, and Office for basic documentation practices while monitoring and verifying product quality throughout the manufacturing process following GMP standards. You will perform visual inspections, monitor product weights, codes, labeling, and other quality checks to ensure product quality. Additionally, you will address all food safety issues and customer complaints with the help of QA Supervisors and perform other periodic tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct line auditing for bread production.
• Perform environmental monitoring and air sampling.
• Participate in monthly SQF audits.
• Calibrate and verify scales, monitors, and other basic instrumentation.
• Utilize MS Excel, Word, and Office for basic documentation practices.
• Monitor and verify product quality throughout the manufacturing process following GMP standards.
• Perform visual inspections, monitor product weights, codes, labeling, and other quality checks.
• Address food safety issues and customer complaints with QA Supervisors.
• Perform other periodic tasks as needed.

Essential Skills

• Quality control experience within the Food and Beverage industry.
• Strong communication skills.
• Adaptability to rapid change.
• High School Diploma required.
• Knowledge of Food Safety practices including SQF, FSMA, or HACCP.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Must enjoy being on the manufacturing floor daily.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Understanding of GMP environment and Environmental Monitoring.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• HACCP or SQF Certification is a plus.
• Passion for the food industry with plans to grow in the field.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a bread production facility with a focus on quality control and food safety. The candidate must be comfortable on the manufacturing floor daily and work closely with a communicative team. The company offers an amazing opportunity to learn and grow your expertise in food safety, guided by leaders with over 20 years of combined experience in training technicians. The company is growing and involved in import/export with European countries, distributing 300-500 items in addition to in-house manufacturing.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00

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 Paterson,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 7, 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.

Salary : $26 - $32