quality control technician.

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for science and quality? We are seeking a 2nd Shift QC Technician to join a leading chemical manufacturer in St. Louis. This is a vital role within the production system, ensuring that industrial cleaning supplies meet exact specifications before they reach the customer.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in Technical Services, R&D, or Quality Departments.

The Opportunity

• Position: Contractual QC Technician
  
  
• Shift: 2nd Shift (Mon–Fri, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM)
  
  
• Training: Initial training will take place on the 1st shift for the first few weeks.
  
  
• Location: St. Louis, MO (63110)
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Laboratory Testing: Perform essential tests including pH, specific gravity, viscosity, and titrations on raw materials and blended chemical intermediates.
  
  
• Production Inspection: Head out to the production floor to manually inspect finished goods for fill weight, cap torque, labels, and lot coding.
  
  
• Data Management: Document all test and inspection results in both paper and electronic formats, entering data into the quality database.
  
  
• Investigations: Support quality investigations by reviewing documentation, retesting samples, and inspecting components for nonconformances.
  
  
• Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with production staff and management to maintain high-quality standards.
  
  

What You Bring to the Table

• Education: An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (or equivalent work experience).
  
  
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with basic lab techniques, analytical instruments, and Microsoft Office.
  
  
• Reliability: Because this role is integral to production, consistent attendance and dependability are mandatory.
  
  
• Physical Ability: Must be comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 40 lbs in an industrial environment.
  
  
• Preferred Knowledge: Experience with ISO-9001, FDA, EPA, or OSHA regulations is a major plus!
  
  

Why Apply? This role offers a fast-paced environment where your observations and attention to detail directly impact the success of the facility. You will gain hands-on experience in a professional laboratory setting while learning the ropes of chemical manufacturing.

Ready to start your technical career? Apply today to join our Quality Control team!



salary: $45,760 - $45,761 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 2 PM - 11 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Performs basic lab tests (pH, specific gravity, viscosity, titrations) on raw materials and batches and fill line samples.

• Calculates batch adjustments as needed. • Inspects packaging lines for conformance to specifications for fill weight, cap torque, labels and label placement, lot coding etc.

• Documents test and inspection results on both paper and electronic forms.

• Enters test results into quality database.

• Reviews and maintains production records and files.

• Inspects finished goods and received components for release.

• Document & report quality complaints and nonconformances.

• Maintains attention to detail and professional integrity.

• Communicates effectively with both production staff and management.

• Maintains an on-time schedule and attendance.

• Knowledge of basic quality concepts: Specification limits, Control limits, Mean, Standard Deviation, Control Charts and Normal Distribution.

• Attendance and on-site presence is essential due to the integral to production nature of this position. Like all other production support positions, this role operates under an attendance point system. Points are issued for lateness or absence; if a certain number is accrued, disciplinary action or termination may result



The essential functions of this role include:

working in a smoke free environment

wearing steel toe shoes

working in a non-temperature controlled environment

manual lifting up to 35lbs

standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

Quality Control

Inspection

Product Inspection

Quality Assurance

Testing

Sampling

Lab

Qualifications

Years of experience: 2 years

Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.