Quality Lab Technician – Horticulture Materials Testing

Sun Gro Horticulture; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Paid vacation

Floating days

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Service Awards

Employee Perks & Discounts

Job summary

Sun Gro Horticulture in the United States is seeking a Lab Technician / Quality Control Technician to ensure product quality across raw materials, in-process components, and finished products. The role includes testing, data recording, calibration, and supporting production teams with quality processes in a safety-sensitive environment.

The position requires collecting samples, maintaining test records, and assisting audits while training staff on quality procedures to uphold regulatory

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.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Safety-sensitive position.

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.
• Accurately record and enter test data into company quality systems.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory testing equipment.
• Assist operations with mix 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.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management or technical staff

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sun Gro Horticulture in the United States is seeking a Lab Technician / Quality Control Technician to ensure product quality across raw materials, in-process components, and finished products. The role includes testing, data recording, calibration, and supporting production teams with quality processes in a safety-sensitive environment.

The position requires collecting samples, maintaining test records, and assisting audits while training staff on quality procedures to uphold regulatory