Quality Technician (1st Shift) – Materials & QA

Saint-Gobain Group; Town of Poestenkill (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Safety shoes provided

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Poestenkill, NY plant is seeking a 1st Shift Quality Technician to join our team. You will inspect, sample, and disposition incoming raw materials and finished goods for conformance to specifications, and support production with quality guidance.

The role emphasizes GDP, safety, and collaboration with Operations, Engineering and Purchasing. Hours 1:00 PM–9:30 PM, hourly pay $24–$28 with a $1 shift differential, plus up to 10% annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Sampling and testing of incoming materials and finished goods per specs.
• Maintain GDP and quality records with accuracy and diligence.
• Communicate quality standards to production and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate sampling and testing of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished goods.
• Maintain safety focus when handling chemicals and operating equipment.
• Communicate product quality standards to production personnel and support them in meeting those standards.
• Assist with or operate manufacturing equipment to ensure product quality.
• Prepare daily shift summary reports and participate in toolbox meetings.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain and verify required documentation.
• Interpret specifications to determine material status (accept/reject).
• Support investigations into non-conformities and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure laboratory and equipment cleanliness and compliance with GDP.

Skills

Sampling

Testing

Quality

Data integrity

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Chemistry

Tools

Lab equipment

Vision systems

Excel

Job description

Saint-Gobain Poestenkill, NY plant is seeking a 1st Shift Quality Technician to join our team. You will inspect, sample, and disposition incoming raw materials and finished goods for conformance to specifications, and support production with quality guidance.

The role emphasizes GDP, safety, and collaboration with Operations, Engineering and Purchasing. Hours 1:00 PM–9:30 PM, hourly pay $24–$28 with a $1 shift differential, plus up to 10% annual bonus.