Quality Control Specialist

Kelly Services; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness coverage

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Control Specialist to support QA activities in a Charleston, SC manufacturing environment. You will perform product testing, maintain records, calibrate equipment, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to uphold quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and a chemistry‑related bachelor’s degree is preferred. SAP experience and MS Office proficiency are assets for this direct‑hire position with full benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
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Responsibilities

• Perform quality testing on raw materials and finished products to ensure specifications are met.
• Maintain testing records, measurement reports, and quality documentation.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment per procedures.
• Maintain QC samples, documentation cards, and product records.
• Support testing for new materials and recertification of existing products.
• Coordinate with production to ensure QA standards across manufacturing.
• Assist in investigating customer quality concerns with internal teams.
• Communicate with internal departments and suppliers as needed.
• Utilize SAP and other ERP systems for reporting and documentation.
• Support Lean and 5S practices to maintain a safe, organized workspace.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Quality Control Specialist – Charleston, SC

Pay: $22–$25/hr

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm

Direct‑hire opportunity with a competitive compensation package and full benefits.

Join a Growing Manufacturing Team

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Control Specialist to support quality assurance activities within a manufacturing environment. This role plays an important part in ensuring products meet established specifications and quality standards. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a laboratory or production setting, performing product testing, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to support production and safety initiatives.

This position works closely with production, environmental health and safety, and raw material teams to maintain product quality and support continuous improvement efforts.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform quality testing on raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications
• Maintain accurate testing records, measurement reports, and quality documentation
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and testing instruments according to established procedures
• Maintain QC samples, documentation cards, and product records
• Support product testing for new materials and recertification of existing products
• Assist in evaluating formulations and application performance as needed
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process
• Support investigation and resolution of customer quality concerns in coordination with internal teams
• Communicate effectively with internal departments and external partners such as suppliers
• Utilize internal systems and software, including ERP platforms such as SAP, for reporting and documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following Lean and 5S practices
• Identify safety concerns, process improvements, and workflow optimization opportunities
• Participate in special projects and cross‑functional initiatives as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures and quality standards
• Willingness to complete hazardous waste training within six months of hire and annually thereafter

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability.

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn 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 may use AI‑powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice ( https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en ).

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative 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.