Quality Assurance Technician 2 - 1st Shift

KIK Consumer Products•Santa Fe Springs, CA

2h•$25 - $27

About The Position

KIK Consumer Products is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician II to work on 1st Shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flexibility is required to meet business needs, including occasional 2nd Shift coverage, starting up to one hour early, overtime, and rotating Friday coverage as needed. The role pays $25.00–$27.00 per hour based on experience and is non-union. The technician performs analytical and physical testing of products manufactured at the facility, monitors critical quality systems, completes reports and documentation, and handles general laboratory duties. The role maintains the Quality Retain and Instrument Calibration programs, orders laboratory supplies, supports product holds, internal investigations, and root cause analysis, and determines steps to address non-compliance. The technician works independently in the laboratory with little or no supervision.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of quality-related experience.
Basic understanding of wet chemistry techniques, including titrations, refractive index, specific gravity, viscosity, and pH analysis.
Basic understanding of following Standard Operating Procedures.
Full understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Full understanding of test methods and quality control techniques as they apply to plant quality.
Good organizational skills and proficiency in MS Office programs.
Ability to make quick decisions as needed to qualify plant production standards.
Ability to multitask effectively when multiple production lines are running.
Ability to work independently in the laboratory with little or no supervision.
Ability to lift, carry, stand, climb, bend, squat, and walk safely as necessary.
Ability to work in hot, humid, and cold environments.
Ability to work around liquid chlorine and ammonia fumes while using required personal protective equipment.
Consistently adhere to PPE, safety, and quality (QA SOP) requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Inspect, evaluate, document, and record finished goods production.
Ensure specified on-line quality checks are completed properly and on time.
Document testing, product holds, internal investigations, and root cause analyses.
Issue labels to meet production requirements according to the Production Schedule.
Review production line parameters and performance for compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Guidelines, and Facility Procedures.
Report online inspections and document findings.
Test in-process and finished-goods samples for physical and chemical properties against Quality Specifications.
Generate and ship samples for outside analytical testing.
Maintain the Quality Retain Program.
Maintain the Instrument Calibration Program.
Order laboratory equipment and supplies.
Determine steps needed to address non-compliance and ensure changes to quality standards are implemented.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization.
Work independently in the laboratory with little or no supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.