QC SAMPLER AND WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Quality Control Sampling & Warehouse Associate

📍 Livermore, CA

🕘 Full-Time | Non‑Exempt

🏭 Department: Quality

About the Role

We’re looking for a Quality Control Sampling & Warehouse Associate to support our food safety and quality programs while helping keep our warehouse operations running efficiently. In this role, you’ll be a key part of ensuring all incoming raw materials, packaging components, and labels meet internal and regulatory standards before being released for production.

If you’re detail‑oriented, organized, and motivated to work in a regulated nutraceutical manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in Quality and Operations.

What You’ll Do

Quality Control & Sampling

• Review incoming material documentation (Certificates of Analysis, Certificates of Manufacture).
• Aseptically collect samples of raw materials, packaging, and labels.
• Maintain accurate quality records to support traceability and audits.
• Manage retain samples and coordinate with the QC Laboratory.
• Apply release or quarantine labels based on testing and approval status.

Warehouse & Material Control

• Assist with proper storage, organization, and movement of materials after release.
• Ensure quarantined materials are clearly identified, secured, and documented.
• Support FIFO/FEFO inventory practices.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities when needed.

Food Safety & Sanitation Support

• Perform ATP and visual sanitation verification.
• Conduct allergen residue testing to verify proper cleaning.
• Clean and maintain sampling areas and tools to prevent cross-contamination.
• Support sensory evaluations and quality improvement activities as assigned.

Team Support

• Work closely with Quality, Production, Warehousing, and Sanitation teams.
• Assist with QC and warehouse projects and special assignments as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of experience in warehouse, quality, or food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and quality.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification preferred.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; MRP systems a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, and ladder use.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts.
• Required use of PPE including gloves, masks, hairnets, and protective gear.

Work Environment

• Warehouse and production setting with variable temperatures and moderate to high noise levels.
• Exposure to food ingredients, allergens, airborne particles, and odors.
• Strict adherence to GMPs, food safety, and sanitation requirements.

Salary : $20 - $24