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Plant Quality Control Technician
Commerce, CA | Evening Shift | Onsite Interview
Pay: $23.89/hr
Location: Commerce, CA 90040
Schedule:
- Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM
- Monday and Tuesday Off
- Must be flexible with schedule changes and available for overtime as needed
Assignment: Temporary Project
Help Ensure the Quality of Products Millions of People Trust
Are you passionate about science, quality, and food safety? We're seeking a detail-oriented Plant Quality Control Technician to join a fast-paced milk and cultured products manufacturing facility in Commerce, California.
This is an excellent opportunity for laboratory professionals, recent science graduates, or experienced quality technicians who enjoy working in a manufacturing environment where precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement are essential.
If you're looking to apply your scientific knowledge while making a direct impact on product quality and food safety, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Plant Quality Control Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining product quality by:
- Collecting product samples and performing laboratory testing.
- Conducting microbiological, chemical, physical, and organoleptic testing.
- Plating, reading, documenting, and recording laboratory results accurately.
- Maintaining detailed quality records and performing data entry.
- Following Quality Control Hold procedures for out-of-specification products.
- Calibrating laboratory equipment and assisting with troubleshooting.
- Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality protocols.
- Monitoring quality trends and communicating findings to supervisors.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
- Assisting with plant sanitation and maintaining 5S standards.
- Meeting daily with production leadership to review quality concerns.
- Performing additional quality-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
We're looking for candidates who have:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or another related science, or
- At least two years of experience in a similar Quality Control or laboratory environment.
- Knowledge of microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory testing methods.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with laboratory testing equipment and calibration.
- Computer proficiency with Windows-based applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
Physical & Work Environment
Candidates must be able to:
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Work in cold, refrigerated production areas.
- Work in a loud manufacturing environment.
- Learn new procedures and laboratory techniques quickly.
- Maintain excellent attention to detail while working independently.
Training
Selected candidates will complete required Alchemy Safety Training before beginning work.
Why Join This Team?
- Gain valuable experience with a leading food manufacturing operation.
- Apply your science background in a hands-on laboratory setting.
- Work alongside experienced quality and production professionals.
- Develop skills in food safety, laboratory testing, quality systems, and manufacturing operations.
- Build experience that can open doors to future opportunities in food manufacturing, quality assurance, and laboratory sciences.
If you're ready to put your science and quality skills to work in an exciting manufacturing environment, apply today!
Throughout the past 35+ years, MMC, one of the most trusted names in workforce management services, has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries.
We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate, to the right client, for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries.
MMC is a privately owned business with corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. With 2,000+ employees, working in 40+ states, MMC is able to support all United States locations, and some international locations.
We appreciate your interest in reviewing this particular position and we encourage you to visit our website where you can always search and apply for opportunities at www.mmcgrp.com
Benefits with MMC Group
MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits
Join MMC and enjoy the support of a team that values your well-being, both on and off the job!
MMC strives to ensure all job postings confirm details of the position, the rate of pay, and acknowledge that medical benefits are offered.
Get started on your career journey today! Apply to become a part of the MMC Team!
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.