Quality Assurance Technician - Stellar Manufacturing

Job Overview

In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's as an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as specialty tableting, compaction granulation, and granular filling. We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, janitorial and sanitation products, agrochemicals, raw materials, and more.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine line inspections and laboratory testing to ensure product quality.
• Follow established methods, SOPs, Quality Management System, and lab practice policies.
• Observe safe work practices and proper safety precautions.
• Collect and test samples in the lab using wet chemistry techniques.
• Ensure all chemicals are properly labeled and compliant with plant labeling requirements.
• Conduct sampling and compatibility testing to identify unlabeled or misidentified chemicals.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections and laboratory testing.
• Maintain lab equipment for precise and reliable measurements.
• Audit production line components for correct material usage.
• Monitor production batches for compliance with specifications and labeling accuracy.
• Place materials on quality hold per SOP or management direction.
• Assist fellow lab personnel to ensure timely completion of analyses.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• College-level courses in General Chemistry and Laboratory Chemistry preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with quality control experience.
• Proficient in basic math, measurements, and data analysis.
• Strong skills in data interpretation, reporting, problem-solving, and formulating solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

We offer our employees competitive compensation, extensive paid training, comprehensive and flexible suite of benefits package, 401K with company match, team member discounts, rewards for top performers, and most importantly career advancement opportunities.