Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Location: South Bend, IN

Pay: $21.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Position Type: Temporary with opportunity for permanent hire after 6 months

Join a growing manufacturing team as a QA Lab Technician supporting quality control, laboratory testing, and product inspection activities. This first-shift opportunity is ideal for candidates with laboratory, quality assurance, quality control, food manufacturing, production testing, or QC inspection experience who are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties

• Perform quality control testing to verify products meet specifications and standards.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory testing equipment and instruments.
• Evaluate product characteristics including color, appearance, aroma, and quality attributes.
• Accurately document test results using computer systems, databases, and SAP.
• Investigate out-of-specification results and assist with corrective actions.
• Process and document non-conforming materials, including sampling and product disposition activities.
• Support GMP, HACCP, safety, traceability, and quality compliance programs.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory and communicate results with production and quality teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a high school or college chemistry course required.
• Approximately 1 year of quality control lab, QA technician, laboratory technician, or QC inspection experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word; SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and data entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Work in a manufacturing environment while following safety procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

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