Production QC Technician

About the Role

This is a hands-on, floor-based Quality position focused on ensuring products are manufactured and packaged correctly and in compliance with specifications, procedures, and cGMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform line clearance and pre-production inspections.
• Conduct in-process inspections throughout manufacturing and packaging.
• Verify fill weights, volumes, counts, labels, lot numbers, expiration dates, and packaging components.
• Review batch and packaging records for errors or missing information.
• Collect raw material, in-process, bulk, and finished product samples.
• Perform basic testing such as pH, specific gravity, and organoleptic evaluation.
• Inspect production areas and equipment for compliance with procedures and cGMP requirements.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality concerns.
• Place materials or products on Quality Hold when appropriate.
• Work with Production and Quality teams to troubleshoot issues and determine corrective actions.
• Assist with deviations, nonconformances, investigations, CAPA, and finished product release activities.
• Help identify recurring quality issues and opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Previous Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or comparable inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing and documenting inspections and following written specifications and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to confidently identify and communicate quality concerns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Dietary supplement, nutraceutical, food/beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing experience.
• Experience working under cGMP requirements.
• Experience with liquid, powder, or topical manufacturing and packaging.
• Familiarity with sampling, investigations, deviations, or CAPA.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.

About You

We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, curious, practical, and confident enough to speak up when something doesn't look right. You should be comfortable working closely with Production while maintaining consistent Quality standards.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Move between manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, and Quality areas.
• Shift between tasks and production priorities.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Wear required PPE and follow safety and hygiene requirements.