Quality Control Technician I

SCN BestCo; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SCN BestCo is seeking a Quality Control Technician I in Santa Cruz, CA. The role focuses on inspecting products, packaging materials, and labels to ensure they meet specifications while upholding GMP and regulatory standards.

You will work with production staff and leaders to maintain high quality across all products. Responsibilities include sanitation checks, weight verification, sample processing, and using AMAPS/SharePoint for product hold/release.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience or commensurate combination of education and work experience.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Basic Microsoft proficiency including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in written form.

Responsibilities

• Verify product, packaging materials, and labels meet all documented specifications.
• Verify adequate sanitation and line clearances are obtained between product runs.
• Verify weights and date code printing are within specifications.
• Ensure and enforce compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company, and other regulatory requirements.
• Check product for defect levels and document results.
• Collect and process finished product samples.
• Check and clear production lines after maintenance work is performed.
• Track and report label & bag usage, cases produced and investigate discrepancies.
• Use internal systems (AMAPS and SharePoint) to hold or release product, including scanning products using QR codes.
• Perform scale and weight suitability checks, along with other product measurements, as outlined in approved SOPs and WIs.
• Document all work in accordance with government regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year manufacturing experience

Tools

AMAPS

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices. With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts. The fire in our belly to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

The Quality Control Technician I scans, weighs, measures index of refraction, analyzes texture of product, and inputs data. This position requires inspection skills with attention to detail while performing product and/or packaging inspections. The Quality Control Technician I collaborates with a team of professionals, production staff, and leaders to ensure the highest quality levels of all company products.

Estimated starting annual base salary is $24.12 per hour less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. Please note that the actual compensation offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined by the Company, which may include, but is not limited to, location, experience, qualifications, education, skillset, and market conditions. The target base compensation for this role is in the low to middle of the range, with the top of the range reserved for only exceptional circumstances. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary, variable annual incentive, paid based on Company performance factors.

Benefits

• SCN BestCo offers a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more, as well as paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify product, packaging materials, and labels meet all documented specifications.
• Verify adequate sanitation and line clearances are obtained between product runs.
• Verify weights and date code printing are within specifications.
• Ensure and enforce compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company, and other regulatory requirements.
• Check product for defect levels and document results.
• Collect and process finished product samples.
• Check and clear production lines after maintenance work is performed.
• Track and report label & bag usage, cases produced and investigate discrepancies.
• Use internal systems (AMAPS and SharePoint) to hold or release product, including scanning products using QR codes.
• Perform scale and weight suitability checks, along with other product measurements, as outlined in approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (WIs).
• Document all work in accordance with government regulations and company procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience or commensurate combination of education and work experience.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Basic Microsoft proficiency including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in written form.
• Attention to detail, documentation, analytical, organizational, and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or professional certification in a relevant field.
• Prior Quality Control, GMP compliance, or process improvement experience.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Equal Opportunity Employer

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