Quality Control Technician

Natural Essentials; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Referral program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Natural Essentials in Aurora, OH is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to join our manufacturing team. This on-site role focuses on inspecting production, labeling, and documentation to ensure products meet approved specifications and quality system requirements.

You will work closely with Production and Quality teams on a fast-paced floor, perform in-process testing, line clearance, and maintain accurate records, SOP adherence, and GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, specifications, work orders, and manufacturing documentation.
• Basic mathematical and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with Production and Quality personnel.
• Experience in manufacturing, Quality Control, GMP, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections and checks during the manufacturing and packaging process.
• Perform line clearance and verify correct materials, labels, packaging components, and documentation before production begins.
• Verify production setup and finished products against approved prototypes, job reports, work orders, and specifications.
• Review manufacturing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Collect samples for in-process, finished product, stability, retention, and laboratory testing.
• Identify and communicate quality issues, discrepancies, and documentation errors.
• Complete quality documentation, including deviations, non-conforming material reports, and other quality records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Read SOPs and documentation

Basic math and computer skills

Independent work with Production & QC

GMP/Pharma/Cosmetic/food industry exp

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Quality Control Technician - Manufacturing

Location: Aurora, OH

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM (Full-time, Non-exempt)

Department: Quality Control

Reports to: Quality Control Supervisor

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to join our manufacturing team. This position will work directly on the production floor to ensure products are manufactured, packaged, labeled, and documented according to approved specifications, procedures, and Quality System requirements.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working closely with both Production and Quality personnel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform quality inspections and checks throughout the manufacturing and packaging process.
• Perform line clearance and verify correct materials, labels, packaging components, and documentation before production begins.
• Verify production setup and finished products against approved prototypes, job reports, work orders, and specifications.
• Review manufacturing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

• Collect and properly identify samples for in-process, finished product, stability, retention, and laboratory testing.
• Perform applicable in-process and finished product testing, including pH, viscosity, and specific gravity.
• Collect water samples for laboratory testing as required.
• Verify proper product status identification, including released, hold, and rejected materials.
• Monitor and track production labels and packaging components.
• Identify and communicate quality issues, discrepancies, and documentation errors.
• Complete quality documentation, including deviations, non-conforming material reports, line clearance forms, label tracking forms, and other quality records.
• Work closely with Production and Quality Management to resolve quality issues and prevent errors.
• Follow company SOPs, GMP requirements, safety procedures, and Quality System requirements.
• Perform other Quality Control duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, specifications, work orders, and manufacturing documentation.
• Basic mathematical and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with Production and Quality personnel.
• Previous manufacturing, Quality Control, laboratory, GMP, pharmaceutical,
• cosmetic, food, or related experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including more than 8 hours per day.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to equipment, chemicals, odors, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Must follow all applicable safety requirements and wear required PPE.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company match.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount.
• Referral program.
• Retirement plan.

Work Location:

Aurora/Streetsboro, OH