Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd Shift

KIK Consumer Products•Santa Fe Springs, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team on 2nd Shift, working Monday–Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. (10-hour shifts). Flexibility is required to support business needs, including occasional 1st Shift coverage, starting up to one hour before the scheduled shift, overtime, and rotating Friday coverage as needed. In this role, you'll perform analytical and physical testing of products manufactured at our facility, monitor critical quality systems, complete reporting and documentation, and perform general laboratory duties. You'll investigate quality issues, help resolve non-conformances, and ensure products consistently meet company quality standards. This position pays a base hourly rate of $24.00 per hour.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
1 or more years of Quality Assurance with lab and documentation experience (Required)
Basic understanding of wet chemistry techniques (titrations, refractive index, specific gravity, viscosity, pH analysis, etc.).
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 pertain to plant quality.
Good organizational skills with proficiency in MS Office programs.
Ability to make quick decisions as necessary to qualify plant production standards.
Ability to multi-task effectively, as more than one line runs frequently.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish (Preferred)
Experience in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food/beverage, plastics or paper manufacturing (strongly preferred)
Familiarity with ERP or laboratory quality systems (e.g., QMS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect, evaluate, document, and record finished goods production.
Ensure all specified on-line quality checks are performed properly and on a timely basis.
Document testing, product holds, internal investigations, and root cause analysis.
Issue labels to fulfill production requirements per the Production Schedule.
Review production line parameters and performance for adherence to company Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Guidelines, and Facility Procedures.
Report all online inspections and document the findings.
Test samples (in process and finished goods) for physical and chemical properties for adherence to Quality Specifications.
Generate and ship samples for outside analytical testing.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.