Quality Control Technician

Location: Compton, CA
Pay Rate: $23.00/hour
Schedule: Full-Time
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to support quality operations in a manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for performing standard quality control testing on incoming raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products to ensure materials and products meet established specifications.

The Quality Control Technician will maintain accurate laboratory and quality records, enter test results into SAP, support laboratory equipment calibration and validation, maintain retain samples, and assist Quality Engineers with complaint investigations and testing activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, good communication skills, laboratory testing experience, and the ability to follow established procedures and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform standard quality control testing on incoming raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods according to established specifications.

• Accurately calculate, document, and report test results.

• Locate and follow applicable test methods, SOPs, work instructions, and procedures within the document management system.

• Record laboratory and quality test data accurately in the SAP database.

• File, organize, and maintain retain samples according to established procedures.

• Dispose of expired retain samples in accordance with retention protocols.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment, including:

  • Laboratory benches

  • Retain sample areas

  • Ovens

  • Laboratory hoods

• Participate in Quality Lab 5S activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Participate in daily Quality Lab and department MOS meetings.

• Complete, maintain, and control required quality records and documentation in accordance with departmental SOPs.

• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) when recording and maintaining quality information.

• Perform and support validation and calibration activities for laboratory equipment.

• Document and report laboratory equipment issues and assist with appropriate follow-up.

• Assist Quality Engineers with complaint investigations, sample testing, and preparation of test reports.

• Support training activities within the laboratory and maintain proficiency in assigned test methods and requirements.

• Maintain proficiency in SAP Quality Lab transactions.

• Follow all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) rules, procedures, and regulations.

• Support general Quality Department activities and complete special projects as assigned by the Manager, Supervisor, or Lead.

• Work collaboratively with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other departments to support product quality and compliance.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in Chemistry or a related field, equivalent college coursework, or a minimum of 3 years of technical/laboratory experience.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to follow written procedures, SOPs, test methods, and work instructions.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• Previous Quality Control experience.

• Experience with materials testing.

• Experience with viscosity testing.

• Experience with melting point testing.

• General laboratory testing experience.

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

• Experience using SAP, particularly for Quality or laboratory transactions.

• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial laboratory environment.

• Familiarity with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

What You'll Bring

The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented quality professional who takes pride in accurate laboratory testing, documentation, and maintaining high quality standards. The ability to learn and follow established test methods, work safely with laboratory equipment, accurately document results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams is essential.

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to provide flexibility and support a variety of individual needs.

Benefit offerings may include:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term Disability

• Additional Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Commuter Benefits

• Daily Pay

• 401(k) Plan

Our benefits program provides employees with the flexibility to choose coverage options that best meet their individual needs.

Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law, as well as any other paid leave required by federal, state, or local law.

Holiday pay may also be available upon meeting applicable eligibility criteria.

Compensation

$23.00 per hour

This is an excellent opportunity for a laboratory or quality professional looking to apply their technical skills in a manufacturing environment while gaining experience with quality systems, laboratory testing, SAP, equipment calibration, and continuous improvement.

Pay Details: $23.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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