Job Title: Quality Control Lab Technician Job Description Join a dynamic team as a Quality Control Lab Technician in a thriving food manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to utilize and expand your laboratory skills while ensuring the highest quality standards for our products. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team known for its excellent company culture. Responsibilities + Perform fat, salt, acid, pH, and viscosity testing. + Test, monitor, and document quality results and processing data for products. + Audit and verify process controls, including weight checks and batch sheet inspections. + Support process variations with formula adjustments to meet customer requirements. + Maintain effective communication with all operating departments. + Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment. + Ensure compliance with GMP, sanitation, and housekeeping practices. + Apply the functionality of the Un-shippable Program. + Utilize the AS400 computer system for quality functions. + Maintain accurate and timely files and documentation. Essential Skills + Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related Science field. + 6+ months of lab testing experience (academic or work experience) OR 1+ years of food testing experience. + Proficiency in laboratory procedures and quality control practices. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with HACCP, SQF, BRC standards. + Experience with environmental monitoring and quality assurance. + High school diploma, GED, or HSED acceptable with relevant experience. Work Environment The role is based in a food manufacturing plant that handles contract packaging for retail and food service accounts. The facility produces mayonnaise, salad dressings, sauces, and syrups for the North Central market. Work hours are typically M-F, 2nd shift from 3p-11p, with occasional mandatory overtime based on production needs. The work culture emphasizes teamwork and effective communication, with a business casual dress code. The company values its employees and provides a union environment with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 WAUKESHA,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 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. 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.