Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of product quality and safety. This includes conducting pre-operation inspections, x‑ray testing, metal detector testing, quality checks, and maintaining quality documentation. The role involves performing dimension and integrity checks on packaging, matching ingredient codes on labels, seal checks, specification checks, and monitoring for foreign materials. The technician is also responsible for holding lines if necessary to ensure quality standards are met.

• Conduct pre‑operation inspections to ensure readiness for production.
• Perform x‑ray and metal detector testing to detect any inconsistencies.
• Carry out quality checks and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Perform dimension and integrity checks on packaging.
• Match codes on ingredient labels and ensure they are accurate.
• Conduct seal checks to verify product integrity.
• Check specifications such as best‑by dates to ensure compliance.
• Monitor for foreign materials and take corrective actions as needed.
• Hold production lines if quality standards are not met.

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related.
• Ability to work independently.
• 1 year of laboratory experience from academia.

This is a contract position based out of Manteno, IL.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 – $24.00/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 Manteno, IL. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026.

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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