Quality Technician II

Sparrow Company LLC•Ontario, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The QA/QC Technician II supports quality assurance activities across manufacturing and distribution operations. This role is responsible for inspections, testing, data collection, compliance documentation, and reporting related to packaging integrity, feedstock quality, and chemical and physical properties. The position also supports greenhouse operations, laboratory coordination, and regulatory compliance activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred (horticulture or related field), or 1–2 years of relevant QA/QC or horticulture experience (or equivalent combination).
Strong attention to detail, quality mindset, and documentation skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate quality issues effectively.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software.

Nice To Haves

Detail-oriented QA professional with hands-on inspection and testing experience, strong organizational and reporting skills, and comfort working in both manufacturing and greenhouse environments while maintaining compliance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Perform routine inspections and testing of manufactured and distributed products.
Collect, analyze, and enter QA data; prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports.
Monitor packaging integrity, aesthetics, and chemical/physical properties.
Support OMRI / CDFA OIM compliance testing and documentation.
Manage defective materials, material review processes, and inventories.
Communicate quality concerns to Quality and Production leadership.
Inspect incoming poly film bags to ensure QA standards are met.
Maintain lab equipment, inventories, and calibration records.
Operate and manage QA greenhouse activities including plant evaluations, irrigation, temperature control, and long-term growth trials.
Coordinate phytoassays, sample logging, shipping, and external laboratory testing.