QA Technician - 1st Shift

KIK Consumer Products • Houston, TX

4h • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.
Your Role at KIK
The Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role in ensuring products meet established quality and safety standards by supporting production through routine testing, inspections, and documentation. This hands-on, entry-level position works closely with the QA and Operations teams to monitor processes, maintain laboratory programs, and help identify and resolve quality issues in a manufacturing environment. This role is supporting 1st shift, the schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm with occasional Saturdays based upon business needs. The pay rate for this role is $19.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma with excellent mathematics and problem-solving skills.
• Less than one year’s hand-on experience with quality systems and checks, preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Must be flexible to work either 1st or 2nd shifts
• Able to lift a minimum of 50lbs
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders
• Using hands and arms together to move various items
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work in an Industrial Environment
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, math skills in addition to advanced computer skills (Word/Excel).
• Ability to work safely, carefully and follow strict guidelines.
• Must pass pre-employment Drug Screen and Background check
• Detailed orientated

Nice To Haves

• Less than one year’s hand-on experience with quality systems and checks, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review of production line parameters and performance for adherence to Company Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Guidelines and Facility Procedures
• Testing samples for physical and chemical properties for adherence to Quality Specifications
• Include raw materials and Finished Products
• Generating and shipping samples for outside analytical testing
• Maintenance of the Quality Retain Program
• Responsible for laboratory cleanliness and organization
• Responsible for documentation of testing, holding product, internal investigations and root cause analysis
• Ordering lab supplies
• Maintenance of Instrument Calibration Program
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match.
• KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED