Quality Control Technician I – GMP-Driven Quality Inspector

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

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.