Quility Control

Job Title: Quality Control (QC) Technician – Liquid Fill Production

Overview

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring that all liquid-filled products meet established quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This role supports production by performing in-process inspections, testing raw materials and finished goods, documenting results, and helping maintain a compliant manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

In-Process Quality Control

• Monitor liquid filling operations to ensure adherence to specifications (fill volumes, weights, torque, labeling, and packaging).

• Conduct routine line checks, including container integrity, cleanliness, and proper coding.

• Verify that equipment settings match batch specifications and alert supervisors to any deviations.

Testing & Inspection

• Conduct physical and chemical tests on raw materials, bulk liquids, and finished products (e.g., viscosity, pH, appearance, specific gravity).

• Perform environmental and microbiological sampling if required.

• Inspect incoming materials for damage, contamination, or specification mismatches.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure accurate, timely completion of batch records, QC logs, test results, and deviation reports.

• Maintain compliance with GMP, ISO, FDA, or other relevant regulations.

• Assist in calibrating equipment used in testing and line inspections.

Non-Conformance Management

• Identify product or process non-conformances and take immediate action to stop or correct issues.

• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.

• Support internal audits and customer complaint investigations.

Collaboration

• Work closely with production, maintenance, and QA teams to improve processes and minimize quality issues.

• Communicate quality findings clearly to supervisors and operators.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.

• Experience in manufacturing, preferably in liquid fill, beverage, pharmaceutical, or cosmetics.

• Strong attention to detail and understanding of quality principles.

• Ability to read SOPs, batch records, and technical specifications.

Preferred

• Prior experience with GMP, HACCP, or ISO standards.

• Experience with laboratory testing or operating QC instruments.

• Strong math and measurement skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods and work around machinery.

• Lift up to 40 lbs as needed.

• Work in environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Key Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Problem-solving mindset

• Strong communication skills

• Team-player attitude

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines