Quality Lab Technician: Drive Materials & Process Quality

SUNGRO HORTICULTURE; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Employee perks & discounts

Job summary

Sun Gro Horticulture is seeking a Lab Technician / Quality Control Technician to ensure product quality by testing raw materials, in-process components, and finished products. The role involves sampling, recording results, calibrating lab equipment, and supporting production with quality processes.

Responsibilities include audits, training staff on procedures, maintaining a safe work environment, and collaborating with technical teams to meet quality standards across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, lab testing, or related industry preferred.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and testing protocols.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products according to quality standards.
• Follow company quality systems and testing procedures (SQS program).
• Monitor product quality at the start of production runs and throughout the process.
• Collect and prepare samples as required by technical and regulatory teams.
• Record and enter test data into quality systems.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory testing equipment.
• Assist operations with mixer line and plant calibration when needed.
• Follow proper escalation procedures when products fail to meet quality standards.
• Maintain retain samples according to quality procedures.
• Train employees on quality testing procedures as required.
• Support investigations and resolution of product quality claims.
• Work with technical specialists to maintain quality specifications.
• Participate in plant quality meetings and provide input on quality concerns.
• Assist with internal and external quality audits.

Skills

Math & analytic skills

Attention to detail

Organizational & problem-solving

Communication & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Sun Gro Horticulture is seeking a Lab Technician / Quality Control Technician to ensure product quality by testing raw materials, in-process components, and finished products. The role involves sampling, recording results, calibrating lab equipment, and supporting production with quality processes.

Responsibilities include audits, training staff on procedures, maintaining a safe work environment, and collaborating with technical teams to meet quality standards across manufacturing operations.