QC Inspector

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance within a USDA and FDA-regulated food manufacturing facility. The QC Inspector will perform in-process inspections, monitor production activities, verify compliance with GMPs and HACCP requirements, and ensure products meet established quality and food safety standards. This individual will work closely with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Quality teams to maintain an audit-ready environment and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Inspection, Foodservice, Food preparation, Quality assurance, Cleaning, Quality inspection, Packaging

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Responsibilities Conduct routine quality inspections throughout production, packaging, and warehouse operations. Monitor compliance with USDA, FDA, GMP, HACCP, SSOP, allergen control, and food safety requirements. Verify product specifications, packaging integrity, coding, labeling, and finished product quality. Perform pre-operational inspections and document findings. Collect product samples and conduct required quality checks and testing. Review production records, quality documentation, and operational logs for accuracy and completeness. Identify, document, and communicate quality or food safety concerns to supervisors and management. Support investigations related to deviations, non-conformances, customer complaints, and food safety incidents. Assist with corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and root cause investigations. Monitor sanitation and GMP compliance on the production floor. Ensure CCPs, preventive controls, and quality checks are properly performed and documented. Participate in internal audits, third-party audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections. Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation. Promote a strong food safety culture and continuous improvement mindset throughout the facility. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. 1+ years of quality control, quality assurance, or food manufacturing experience a plus Experience working in a USDA and/or FDA-regulated food production environment preferred. Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and food safety regulations. Proficiency with quality documentation and recordkeeping. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bay Shore, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Bay Shore,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.