Quality Control Technician

Location: Compton, CA 90221
Pay Rate: $21.00 $23.00/hr, paid weekly
Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
Duration: 6-month contract

Overview

The Quality Control Technician supports product quality and compliance by performing standardized laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products. This position is responsible for accurate testing, documentation, equipment calibration, sample management, and maintaining laboratory standards.

The ideal candidate has laboratory or technical testing experience, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with materials testing methods such as viscosity and melting point testing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Chemistry, equivalent college coursework, or at least 3 years of technical or laboratory experience.

• Quality Control experience preferred.

• Experience with materials testing, including viscosity testing, melting point testing, and general laboratory testing.

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control testing on incoming raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products according to established specifications.

• Calculate, document, and report laboratory test results accurately.

• Locate and follow test methods, SOPs, and work instructions within the document management system.

• Enter and maintain testing data in SAP.

• File, maintain, and dispose of retained samples according to established retention procedures.

• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment, including benches, ovens, hoods, and retained sample areas.

• Participate in Quality Lab 5S activities and daily department meetings.

• Complete and maintain required quality records and documentation in accordance with established SOPs.

• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) when recording laboratory and quality information.

• Perform and support validation and calibration of laboratory equipment.

• Document and report laboratory equipment issues.

• Assist Quality Engineers with complaint investigations, sample testing, and reporting.

• Follow all Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Support laboratory training activities and maintain qualification status for assigned test methods.

• Perform SAP Quality Lab transactions as required.

• Support general Quality Department activities and additional projects assigned by department leadership.

Benefits: Employee-contributed benefits may include:

• Health insurance.

• Health savings account.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Life insurance.

• Retirement plan.

Fair Chance Employment

Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of criminal history, consistent with applicable legal requirements. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable state and municipal Fair Chance laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.