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Actalent Quality Assurance Technician in Phoenix, Arizona

The Quality Assurance Technician will be responsible for implementing and enforcing the HACCP/HARPC plan, enforcing GMPs, sampling and testing of raw materials, environmental factors, chemical concentrations, in-process, and finished goods.

Duties

Quality Control and Regulatory: Responsible for ensuring all materials are tested appropriately and meet company quality standards. Raw materials and finished goods must meet federal regulations and guidelines. Performs and documents pre-op inspections of processing/production areas and equipment.

SQF: Assists Quality Manager in implementation of all policies and procedures to obtain SQF Level II certification

GFCO: Adhere to all GFCO standards for all ingredient approvals

Standard Operating Procedures: New staff training, and on the job training of employees in GMP, allergen and sanitation compliance. Documentation of training and communicating any issues with the Plant Manager

Quality Line Checks: Performs checks of processing lines, including weight, label verification, and metal detector checks

Testing: Responsible for testing raw materials and finished goods for sensory attributes, chemical composition, and microbiological levels. Includes ATP and allergen testing. Tests, documents, and verifies cleaning chemical concentrations. Samples environment and coordinates with outside labs for environmental microbiological testing.

R&D: Assist Quality Manager and Plant Manager in special projects. Projects include new formulations, plant trials, and testing of new analytical equipment.

Internal Audits: Performs internal audits on GMPs’ safety, sanitation, food defense and quality systems. Works with management team to verify corrective actions are implemented for audit deficiencies.

Preferred Skills

Quality Assurance, GMP, FDA Guidelines, Food Manufacturing, Quality Control, Food Safety

Minimum Requirements

Prior Quality Control / Quality Assurance Experience (2 years preferred)

Prior Food & Beverage Experience (2 years preferred)

Familiarity with GMP's, HACCP/HARPC, and FDA Guidelines

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday

2:00 PM-10:00 PM

Requires weekends and overtime as needed to meet production demands.

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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