QC Technician - 1st Shift

KIK Consumer Products; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings with employer match

Education assistance

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products is seeking a Quality Technician 1 on 1st Shift to perform analytical and physical tests on raw materials, in‑process, and finished goods. You will own documentation, retain programs, and communicate findings to production and leadership.

The role requires 2+ years in QA or lab in a manufacturing or chemical setting, with strong skills in Excel/Word and precise data reporting. Expect a fast‑paced environment with safety and housekeeping emphasis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree or college chemistry coursework strongly preferred.
• Two or more years of quality, lab, or QA experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, product specifications, drawings, and SOPs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry, trending, and basic reporting.
• Strong documentation skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tests and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and complete analytical methods (including titrations and other wet chemistry) in accordance with company procedures and project guidelines, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Test raw materials and finished products for physical and chemical properties to verify adherence to quality specifications and drawings/specs.
• Document findings, conclusions, and recommendations clearly in lab notebooks, spreadsheets, and quality systems; communicate out‑of‑spec conditions to production and quality leadership.
• Maintain the Quality Retain / First Sample Retention Program, ensuring correct labeling, storage, and disposition of retains and test samples.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization; order and track lab supplies and reagents as directed.
• Perform routine instrument checks and basic calibrations (balances, pH meters, titration equipment, etc.) and document calibration activities.
• Participate in internal investigations and basic root‑cause analysis for non‑conforming product, documenting test data and supporting corrective actions.
• Audit production in‑process inspections, including documentation and adherence to quality control test methods and associated specifications. This includes assisting in addressing production quality defects and escalating quality events to supervision and Quality Management.
• Support safety and housekeeping initiatives, following all lab and plant safety programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

QA experience

Reading technical documents

Excel

Word

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or college chemistry coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

We create products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact‑based decision‑making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

Your Role at KIK

We are seeking a Quality Technician 1 on 1st Shift (Monday–Thursday 6:00 am–4:30 pm with additional overtime as needed per business need). You will perform a broader range of analytical and physical tests on raw materials, in‑process, and finished goods, and take active ownership of documentation, retains, and routine investigations. You will interpret data, communicate results to production, and help maintain accurate lab systems, calibration, and retain programs.

What You’ll Do

• Perform and complete analytical methods (including titrations and other wet chemistry) in accordance with company procedures and project guidelines, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Test raw materials and finished products for physical and chemical properties to verify adherence to quality specifications and drawings/specs.
• Document findings, conclusions, and recommendations clearly in lab notebooks, spreadsheets, and quality systems; communicate out‑of‑spec conditions to production and quality leadership.
• Maintain the Quality Retain / First Sample Retention Program, ensuring correct labeling, storage, and disposition of retains and test samples.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization; order and track lab supplies and reagents as directed.
• Perform routine instrument checks and basic calibrations (balances, pH meters, titration equipment, etc.) and document calibration activities.
• Participate in internal investigations and basic root‑cause analysis for non‑conforming product, documenting test data and supporting corrective actions.
• Audit production in‑process inspections, including documentation and adherence to quality control test methods and associated specifications. This includes assisting in addressing production quality defects and escalating quality events to supervision and Quality Management.
• Support safety and housekeeping initiatives, following all lab and plant safety programs.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree or college chemistry coursework strongly preferred.
• Two or more years of quality, lab, or QA experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, product specifications, drawings, and SOPs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry, trending, and basic reporting.
• Strong documentation skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tests and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment with fumes/chemicals while wearing required PPE; able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.

What You Will Get

KIK offers a competitive hourly rate of $21–$23 per hour. The hourly rate may vary based on skills and experience. Benefits include health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; retirement savings options including employer match; and education assistance to encourage continued personal development.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law. KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.

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