Quality Technician – Night Shift

kdc/one•Garland, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

KDC/Zobele is hiring a Quality Technician at its Garland, Texas site. The role performs laboratory testing, inspects high-speed production lines, and verifies that raw materials and finished products meet established quality standards. It requires hands-on experience in manufacturing quality, accurate documentation, and the ability to identify and report quality issues. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Candidates must be available for 4–6 weeks of training on first, second, or third shift, depending on department needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in laboratories, consumer goods manufacturing, and/or high-speed production lines.
Hands-on manufacturing quality inspection and testing experience.
Experience performing quality checks, documenting results, and identifying product defects.
Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and quality inspection procedures.
Experience using laboratory instruments and precision measuring tools, including calipers, rulers, and gauges.
Basic English communication and math skills.
Ability to accurately complete quality documentation and inspection reports.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, SAP Quality Management, and statistical quality control software.
Strong organizational, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with production and quality teams.
Availability to complete 4–6 weeks of training on first, second, or third shift, depending on department needs.

Nice To Haves

Some college education, particularly in chemistry, quality, industrial, or manufacturing-related disciplines.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing on bulk products to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
Accurately record test results and prepare required quality reports and Certificates of Analysis.
Assist with incoming raw material inspections and testing to verify compliance with established standards.
Perform inspections, testing, and quality monitoring on high-speed production lines.
Identify and report product defects, nonconforming materials, and quality concerns.
Maintain accurate quality records, inspection results, and product traceability documentation.
Ensure laboratory instruments and testing equipment are properly maintained and calibrated.
Organize, identify, and maintain retained product samples.
Prepare and coordinate microbiological testing samples for outside laboratory analysis.
Collaborate with the Quality team to investigate and resolve nonconforming material issues.
Follow established quality procedures, safety requirements, and company standards.