Job Information
Actalent Food Safety & Quality Specialist in Ankeny, Iowa
Food Safety & Quality Specialist
Job Description
The Food Safety & Quality Specialist is responsible for supporting quality assurance activities within the company. This role ensures that finished products are available for distribution on time and supports the Quality Management Systems in place.
Responsibilities
Ensure testing results are verified and entered into LIMS to facilitate timely product release.
Partner with external laboratories to meet business expectations, including timely result reporting and accurate results.
Provide timely resolutions to helpdesk tickets related to quality management.
Support businesses and Shared Services with the use of quality management systems such as Document Control, NCM, CAPA, Change Management, and Supplier Assessment.
Participate in cross-functional projects as a subject matter expert related to quality management systems.
Support the Supplier program as needed.
Provide QA/RA metrics support as required.
Deliver Certificate of Analyses (COAs) and quality documents to customers as directed by management.
Facilitate updates to product formulas, specifications, and production requirements.
Assist with special projects assigned to the department.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
Proficiency in Windows, MS Office Suite, LIMS, and Infor.
Experience in a quality support role at a plant or corporate environment.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Work Environment
The position operates on a Monday to Friday schedule from 8 AM to 4 PM. The work environment is corporate, with responsibilities divided between office duties and occasional tasks in a manufacturing setting, which may involve exposure to noise. Physical requirements include sitting for most of the day, operating a computer, and recording data.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Ankeny,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 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.