Quality Assurance Technician - Swing Shift (Mon - Fri 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM)

Clorox • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

QA technicians verify product quality, monitor process effectiveness, manage non-conformances, and conduct internal audits. The role drives continual improvement in product quality and regulatory compliance. Formal training and collaboration with co-workers support success in the position. It is designated safety-sensitive because a lapse in attention could adversely affect others’ safety.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with a requirement to work the day shift during the training period; training shift hours will vary. Starting pay is $30.91 per hour, plus a $1.35 shift differential.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of food-manufacturing quality-control experience, or 3 years of manufacturing quality-control experience, or 5 years of food-manufacturing experience.
• Fluent English communication skills (verbal, written, and reading).
• Proficiency in algebraic math.
• Proficiency with computer software and data entry.
• GED or high school diploma.
• Internal applicants must have completed at least one level of skill blocks signed off and be in good standing; employees with a written warning or above are not eligible to apply.
• Ability to work the day shift during the training period; shift hours will vary.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Chemistry, or Food Sciences.
• Ability to present results and quality initiatives to an audience of 5–15 individuals.
• Proficiency in statistical process control.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations.
• Experience with LDMS.

Responsibilities

• Verify packaging, product quality, and manufacturing processes.
• Test finished-product and work-in-progress samples.
• Review and confirm the accuracy of line-monitoring records.
• Conduct regular Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspections.
• Identify improvement opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with front-line associates to promote Food Safety and GMP awareness.
• Seek and implement best practices to strengthen the Food Safety and GMP culture.
• Submit quality metrics to leadership, including product mean and Cpk values for torques, net content, labels, pH, TA, and ATP, as well as process completion and failure rates.
• Perform GMP and internal process audits across ordering, receiving, storage, blending, processing, packaging, and shipping.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international locations.
• Health benefits and programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Flexible work environment, depending on role.
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing.
• Half-day Fridays, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

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