Materials QA Technician

Kelly Services; Caguas (PR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Weekly pay

Paid Vacations

Holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Christmas Bonus

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Materials QA Technician for a leading medical device company in Puerto Rico's east area. This 2nd shift role focuses on QA, material handling, and strict quality-system adherence. You will inspect samples, document results, and collaborate across teams in a regulated setting.

Requires 1+ year QA/related experience and an associate degree; bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Hourly pay is $15 plus benefits; travel between Caguas, Gurabo, San Lorenzo, Vega Alta, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Natural Sciences or related discipline.
• Minimum one year of QA/QC or related role in a regulated industry; medical device experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality systems, regulatory compliance, and inventory management systems (MES experience preferred).
• Attention to detail with documentation control, inventory accuracy, and discrepancy investigations.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, transport, inspect, and document QA samples and non-conforming materials.
• Manage HOLD cage inventory, pallets for sterilization, and segregate non-conforming batches.
• Re-label, verify inventory, investigate discrepancies, and maintain batch records.
• Conduct compliance audits and support process improvements.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Materials Management

Documentation control

Inventory accuracy

Discrepancy investigations

Communication (Spanish & English)

Problem-solving

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in Natural Sciences or related discipline

Tools

MES

Inventory management systems

Job description

Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity.

Join Kelly ® Life Science team as Materials QA Technician to work at a leading medical device company in east area . This opportunity could be the one you’ve been looking for.

Salary : $15 per hour plus benefits

Shift : 2nd Shift

Location: Puerto Rico east area (needs to be onshore), travel regularly between Caguas, Gurabo, San Lorenzo, Vega Alta, and Manatí. Mileage and toll reimbursement will be provided according to company policy.

Why should you apply to be Materials QA Technician:

• Competitive pay rate and comprehensive fringe benefits
• Work in a regulated environment with a respected industry leader
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in Medical Device Manufacturing
• Mileage and toll reimbursement provided for authorized business travel
• Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Weekly pay by W-2
• Health Insurance
• Vacations, Sick & Holidays paid
• Christmas bonus
• Must comply with minimum established requirements to qualify.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Natural Sciences or a related scientific discipline required.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Materials Management, Warehouse Operations, or a related role within a regulated industry; Medical Device industry experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality systems, regulatory compliance requirements, and inventory management systems (MES experience preferred).
• Strong attention to detail with experience in documentation control, inventory accuracy, and discrepancy investigations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication (Spanish and English proficient), and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a cross-functional environment.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle in good operating condition (larger vehicles such as SUVs, crossovers, or spacious sedans preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating, transporting, handling, inspecting, and documenting QA samples and non-conforming materials within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Supporting quality operations, including managing HOLD cage inventory, preparing pallets for sterilization, and removing or segregating non-conforming batches.
• Performing re-labeling activities, verifying inventory, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining accurate batch records.
• Conducting compliance audits, supporting process improvements, and participating in departmental projects.
• Ensuring adherence to all company safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability
• retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.