QC Technician, 2nd Shift

KIK Consumer Products; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings options with employer match

Education assistance for personal development

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products is seeking a Quality Technician 1 for the 3rd Shift in Salem, Virginia. This role involves performing a wide range of analytical and physical tests on raw materials and finished goods while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting internal investigations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, with preference for further education, and experience in a lab or QA environment. Comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement options, are offered.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical methods in accordance with company procedures.
• Document findings and communicate out-of-spec conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness of the lab and order supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to interpret technical documents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or college chemistry coursework

Job description

Job Description

We create products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. The Quality Technician 1 on 3rd Shift (Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 pm – 6:30 am, with additional overtime as needed) will perform a broad range of analytical and physical tests on raw materials, in‑process, and finished goods, and take active ownership of documentation, retains, and routine investigations.

Your Role

As a Quality Technician, you will interpret data, communicate results to production, and help maintain accurate lab systems, calibration, and retain programs. You will also support safety and housekeeping initiatives and participate in internal investigations.

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.
• 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

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. KIK offers retirement savings options with employer match and education assistance to support continued personal development and growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on a protected class. KIK is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws.