<p>Job Description</p> <p>The Processing Specialist will play a vital role in ensuring the optimal and consistent manufacturing of products by developing detailed mixing instructions and maintaining recipe databases. The role involves adhering to company specifications, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Create and adhere to continuous improvement processes. </li><li>Ensure the correct ingredients are used in mixing and label matching. </li><li>Resolve issue complaints and manage tickets and batch records. </li><li>Develop detailed mixing instructions and maintain recipe databases. </li><li>Align processing procedures across plant locations and conduct SOP verification. </li><li>Collaborate with mixers and helpers for new product productions. </li><li>Develop re-work orders and validate re-work instructions through confirmatory testing. </li><li>Provide operations and purchasing with Specification Deviation Requests (SDR) when necessary. </li><li>Ensure checklist completion for new product development before launch. </li><li>Create and verify nutrition labels, ingredient statements, and packaging specifications. </li><li>Maintain records for supplier approval and raw material specifications. </li><li>Conduct HACCP analysis and risk assessments on new products and deviations. </li><li>Coordinate with customers and R&D teams on product developments and compliance issues. </li><li>Develop label formats/templates per customer specifications and regulatory standards. </li><li>Ensure compliance with private label customer specifications and update web-based specs. </li><li>Identify and qualify alternate suppliers for cost-effective sourcing. </li><li>Evaluate raw material substitutes and conduct product testing for specification changes. </li><li>Benchmark competitive products and create cost-competitive equivalents. </li><li>Travel as needed to support new product launches and customer presentations. </li><li>Participate in continuous improvement activities. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Degree in Technical Course (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.) or equivalent work experience. </li><li>Minimum of 3 years' experience in food manufacturing or laboratory environment. </li><li>HACCP certification is a plus. </li><li>Experience in Quality Manual SOP and policy review and development. </li><li>Experience with HACCP/Food Safety Risk Assessment and audits. </li></ul> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manteno, IL.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $36.00/hr.</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Manteno,IL.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 for other accommodation options.</p>