Quality Assurance Technician

Job Full Description

Job Summary


We are seeking a dependable Quality Control Technician to support quality standards, testing procedures, documentation, and product inspections in a manufacturing environment. This position works under the direction of the Production Supervisor and/or Quality Manager to help ensure raw materials, in-process materials, finished goods, and production processes meet internal quality standards, customer expectations, and applicable regulatory requirements.


Key Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, in-process materials, environmental samples, and finished goods.
• Perform and document dry and wet tile testing according to the quality control plan.
• Monitor product quality during extrusion, stacking, production, and yard storage.
• Perform frequent visual inspections of wet-side processes and finished goods.
• Identify product quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor color consistency and help reduce color variation in the manufacturing process.
• Issue and control color formulas to ensure accuracy on the production floor.
• Maintain and verify color visual standards.
• Complete required quality documentation, data entry, equipment logbooks, testing forms, and inventory forms.
• Log testing results into SAP and release finished goods according to the control plan.
• Report product exceptions according to non-conforming material procedures.
• Calibrate, validate, and maintain laboratory and quality assurance equipment.
• Print and verify pallet labels.
• Conduct monthly pallet audits to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the lab and work areas.
• Assist with troubleshooting, testing, calibration, organization, and project-related quality tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Training or certification in a relevant skill or trade preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in quality control, manufacturing, laboratory testing, production, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, equipment manuals, and company procedures.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Experience with SAP or similar systems preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English; bilingual Spanish is helpful.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and learn quickly.
• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity required.
• Ability to observe, identify, troubleshoot, and report equipment or product issues.
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility required.

Skills & Abilities

• Quality inspection and testing
• Product and process troubleshooting
• Documentation and data entry
• Color consistency monitoring
• Equipment calibration and validation
• Lab safety and organization
• Manufacturing quality standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Communication and teamwork

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to stand or remain stationary for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, twist, lift, move, and transport items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
• Ability to move throughout the facility as needed.
• Must be able to work around dust, chemicals, noise, temperature extremes, and other manufacturing conditions.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, eye protection, and hard hat as required.

Schedule


Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Schedule may require occasional shift changes and overtime depending on customer needs.


Pay Rate


$19.50 - $21.00 per hour, based on experience.

#3441

Lakeland, FL
3441
1805 US Highway 98 South
Suite A&C
Lakeland, FL 33801