Quality Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Richmond, VA (Job ID US3573921_BH9867253)

Description

QC Technician- Richmond VA
The QC Technician is responsible for conducting monitoring, sampling, and testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and food safety protocols. This role plays a critical part in upholding Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, and product integrity across all production stages. Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform standardized analytical testing on incoming, in-process, and finished materials. Tests may include pH, turbidity, Brix, salt content, alcohol, total nitrogen, and microbiological analysis.
• Conduct routine quality sampling and inspections during production runs, reporting variances and non-conformities promptly to management.
• Support production teams by performing pre-run, in-process, and post-run quality checks.
• Monitor sanitation and hygiene compliance across the facility in accordance with GMP policies; report repeat violations.
• Prepare and send samples for external laboratory testing; track results and escalate issues as needed.
• Place and release products on quality hold status according to company protocols.
• Receive and verify new ingredients; maintain supplier documentation and ingredient records.
• Maintain and update all QC laboratory documentation, including SOPs, forms, charts, and analytical records.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and ensure performance standards are met.
• Manage inventory of laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables.
• Support the QC Manager in resolving customer quality complaints and inquiries.

  Essential Skills & Abilities:
The successful candidate will be able to:

• Work a flexible schedule including overtime and weekends as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with team members across departments.
• Accept and implement instructions from supervisors and management efficiently.
• Organize and manage multiple tasks under time constraints with a high level of accuracy.
• Work independently and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Work safely in an environment with potential allergens (soy, wheat, peanut, sesame, mustard).
• Wear all required PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toe/anti-slip footwear, hair/facial nets, gloves, and uniform while adhering to GMP standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1–2 years of experience in the food, beverage or related manufacturing industry.
• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field (preferred).
• Familiarity with lab safety practices and hazardous material handling.
• Working knowledge of HACCP; certification preferred but not required.

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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