Quality Lab Technician

Kelly is hiring a Quality Lab Technician for one of our clients in Union City, CA

• 3rd shift: 11pm-7:30am (Monday-Friday, weekend QA work as scheduled)
• Pay after training $27.50/hr
• Temp to hire

Training schedule:

$26/hr-1st shift: Candidate will be trained. Start time will be decided based on candidate & training member.

$27/hr-2nd shift: Candidate might work for few days for training 3pm-1130pm

$27.50/hr-3rd shift: Candidate will be working after training.

Essential Functions

• Perform physical, analytical, and sensory evaluations using a variety of laboratory equipment.
• Identify and isolate non-conforming materials and issue hold orders as appropriate.
• Perform system holds and releases through the inventory management system.
• Conduct Quality Assurance round inspections during production for product and process evaluations to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Perform product sampling for analytical and microbiological testing for internal and third-party laboratories.
• Perform environmental monitoring swabs.
• Complete third-party laboratory submissions and verify forms for alignment.
• Complete shift pass-down reports.
• Utilize Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Perform weekly laboratory equipment calibrations on a rotational basis.
• Inspect rooms to ensure they are clean, sanitized, and ready for production as part of Pre-Operation Inspections with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Perform ATP, allergen, and environmental swabbing as needed for validations.
• Perform and document periodic Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Glass & Brittle Plastic inspections on a rotational basis.
• Assist in compiling quality and statistical data.
• Maintain cleanliness in the quality laboratory at all times.
• Perform all duties in accordance with GMP and HACCP requirements, including adhering to uniform policies.
• Audit HACCP paperwork.
• Handle other projects and responsibilities as assigned by the company.

Minimum Qualifications & Education

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Excel, Inventory Management Systems, and Quality Data Management Systems.
• Experience: 3–5 years of Quality Assurance experience.
• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.