Quality Assurance Technician-Temp

Located in Lake Wales, FL

Salary: $19.50 - $21.00

Quality Control Technician

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.

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