Purchasing and Quality Coordinator

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $ 29 – 30 / hour

Company:  Miron Violetglass USA & Calaso USA

Location: Carson, CA

Department: Purchasing

Reports To: Purchasing Manager 

Miron Violetglass USA and Calaso USA are sister companies specializing in premium glass packaging solutions.

Miron glass offers protection from the destructive spectrum of light and acts as a barrier to prevent the biophotons from natural products from migrating out of the glass. Miron offers wholesale customers a wide assortment of bottles and jars with accompanying closures & decoration services. Miron glass is the ideal for packaging natural products. *

Calaso USA Inc. is a fast-growing glass packaging distributor in North America, offering complete packaging solutions to its customers. Focusing on high-end glass bottles and jars, Calaso is committed to excellence and innovation in its main sectors of activities.

Together, Miron and Calaso serve a broad range of industries with a shared commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

Position Summary

The Purchasing and Quality Coordinator supports daily on-site quality control activities, assists with new product development tasks, and performs purchasing functions. This role serves as the first point of contact for Purchasing questions, conducts initial issue assessments, and coordinates communication between internal teams and suppliers. The position requires strong attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to follow established procedures.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

Quality Control

• Execute day-to-day on-site QC activities, including receiving, inspection, documentation, and photography.
• Verify incoming materials against specifications, purchase orders, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate QC records, logs, and documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Identify nonconformities and conduct initial assessments based on established guidelines.
• Support root-cause investigation activities by gathering data, samples, and documentation.

New Product Development (NPD) Support

• Assist with on-site NPD tasks such as sample handling, measurement, documentation, and test preparation.
• Provide feedback on sample quality and specification alignment.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of NPD milestones.

Operational Support & Communication

• Serve as the first point of contact for questions and basic troubleshooting.
• Communicate with internal teams and suppliers to clarify issues, request information, and follow up on open items.
• Escalate issues to the manager when outside established guidelines or requiring higher-level decision-making.

Purchasing Support

• Performs purchasing tasks such as creating purchase orders, updating order status, and tracking deliveries.
• Maintain purchasing records and assist with vendor communication.
• Support cost, lead-time, and availability checks as directed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or relevant coursework preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in quality control, purchasing, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; ability to learn internal systems.
• Ability to work on site daily. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, consumer goods, or supply chain environments.
• Familiarity with QC inspection tools (calipers, scales, gauges) and documentation practices.
• Experience communicating with suppliers or cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs. during inspection activities.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as measuring, photographing, and documenting products.
• Ability to work in a warehouse or production environment with varying temperatures.

Work Environment

• On-site role in an office and warehouse facility.
• May require occasional overtime based on operational needs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Employment Status: Full-time, Hourly, non-exempt (eligible for overtime).
• Compensation: $ 29 -30 / Hour – Depending on Experience
• Benefits:
• Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid LTD & Life Insurance
• 16 Paid holidays
• Vacation Days
• Sick Time
• 401K with up to 3% company matching

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Miron & Calaso are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Cannabis Exposure Notice

This position may involve exposure to cannabis odors, products, or related materials. Employees are expected to follow all company policies regarding workplace conduct, safety procedures, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.