QA Technician

QA Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated QA Technician to be the voice of quality on the production floor, ensuring adherence to SQF Level 3, GMP, SOPs, Quality Standards, and Organic certification. This role is a balance between floor responsibilities and data entry/lab work, providing an opportunity to contribute significantly to the quality assurance process.

Responsibilities

+ Serve as the voice of quality on the production floor, overseeing SQF Level 3, GMP, SOPs, Quality Standards, and Organic certification.

+ Ensure product checks are completed and provide training to production staff on GMPs.

+ Release products and maintain accurate batch record information according to quality standards.

+ Conduct documentation, sampling, and manage samples sent to third-party testing labs.

+ Perform color and moisture testing for honey and syrup, including pH, refractive index, and viscosity analysis.

+ Analyze data from honey sampling, ensuring results are entered into the system.

+ Utilize lab equipment such as colorimeters and refractometers for testing.

+ Collect and ship 4oz samples to Germany for third-party testing, including managing Fed Ex labeling and packaging.

+ Send Sample Request Forms (SARF) to QSI lab via email.

+ Enter lab results into the system and manage bottling room paperwork.

+ Review supplier and customer documentation, coordinating requests and uploading documents to customer portals.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ BA/BS in a scientific degree preferred, but not required.

+ 3-5 years of experience in food safety or quality is preferred if no degree is held.

+ Potential to become HACCP and PCQI certified, with financial support for certification.

+ Allowance for continued education up to $3,000.

Work Environment

The position is based out of a brand new location in Lakeville. The role operates on a 2nd shift schedule with options for 4-10s or 5-8s, running from 3pm to 1:30am (Monday-Thursday) or 3pm to 11:30pm (Monday-Friday). Employees work in a GMP environment with hairnet and beard net requirements. Two pairs of steel-toed boots are provided annually. The company values collaboration, acting for the greater good, exceeding customer expectations, always doing the right thing, and being driven to add value.

Initial training will occur on the first shift for a week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakeville, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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 Lakeville,MN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 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 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.

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