Quality Control (QC) Technician

NC Nutritional; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Nutritional is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control (QC) Technician to support quality testing and compliance in our dietary supplement manufacturing facility. You will perform routine inspections, sampling, basic lab testing, and documentation to ensure gummies and other nutritional products meet quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include incoming materials sampling, in-process checks, finished product inspection, and maintaining GMP-compliant records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an Associate’s degree is preferred.
• 1+ year experience in a QC, manufacturing, lab, or regulated production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Comfortable with repetitive inspections and documentation requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly with production and management teams.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Incoming Materials & Sampling: Receive, sample, and inspect incoming raw materials and packaging components.
• In-Process Quality Checks: Perform in-process checks during manufacturing to ensure products meet specifications; verify correct materials and line clearance.
• Finished Product Inspection & Release Support: Inspect finished goods for appearance, weight, packaging, and labeling accuracy; assist with sampling and retain sample management.
• Documentation & Compliance: Complete QC documentation in real time; support GMP compliance and audit-ready records; report deviations and issues promptly.
• Lab & Equipment Support: Operate and maintain basic QC equipment; perform routine checks and calibration verification; keep QC workspace clean and organized.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written procedures adherence

Communication skills

Prioritization

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

pH meter

Moisture analyzer

Calipers

Scales

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control (QC) Technician to support quality testing and compliance in our dietary supplement manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for performing routine inspections, sampling, basic laboratory testing, and documentation to ensure finished products—such as supplemental gummies and other nutritional products—meet established quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Incoming Materials & Sampling

• Receive, sample, and inspect incoming raw materials and packaging components
• Verify material identity, labeling, lot numbers, COAs, and overall condition
• Maintain proper sample labeling, storage, and traceability

In-Process Quality Checks

• Perform in-process checks during manufacturing to ensure products meet specifications
• Conduct line clearance checks and verify correct materials are being used
• Monitor and document critical parameters such as weight checks, appearance, and consistency
• Support gummy production quality checks including texture, visual defects, and consistency of piece size

Finished Product Inspection & Release Support

• Inspect finished goods for appearance, count/weight accuracy, packaging integrity, and labeling accuracy
• Assist with finished product sampling and retain sample management
• Support product release decisions by providing accurate documentation and test results

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete QC documentation accurately and in real time (logs, batch records, check sheets, deviations)
• Support GMP compliance and maintain audit-ready records
• Identify and report out-of-spec results, nonconformances, and production issues promptly
• Assist with investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts

Lab & Equipment Support

• Operate and maintain basic QC equipment (scales, calipers, pH meter, moisture analyzer, etc.)
• Perform routine equipment checks, cleaning, and calibration verification as required
• Maintain a clean and organized QC workspace

Reports To

Quality Manager / QC Supervisor

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree preferred)
• 1+ year experience in a QC, manufacturing, lab, or regulated production environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures
• Comfortable with repetitive inspections and documentation requirements
• Ability to communicate clearly with production and management teams
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks

Preferred

• Experience in dietary supplements, food, beverage, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Familiarity with GMP documentation and controlled forms
• Experience with gummy products, confectionery, or similar dosage forms
• Basic understanding of quality systems (deviations, CAPAs, holds, traceability)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Ability to work in a production environment (noise, powders, varying temperatures)

Work Environment

This role works in a regulated manufacturing setting and may be exposed to dust, powders, cleaning chemicals, and production equipment. PPE is required in designated areas.