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Posted 22 July, 2026

Quality Control Technician (Lab)

Balance Staffing - Stockton
Stockton, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Join a well-established food manufacturing company that is committed to producing high-quality food products in a clean, safety-focused, and team-oriented environment. We're looking for an experienced Quality Control Laboratory Technician who is passionate about quality, accuracy, and maintaining the highest food safety standards.

Location: Stockton, CA

Pay: $26/hourly

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday | 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

What You'll Do

  • Perform quality testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
  • Conduct laboratory testing including moisture, acidity, color, and other quality analyses
  • Record and maintain accurate laboratory documentation and quality reports
  • Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accurate testing
  • Collect and prepare production samples for analysis
  • Support food safety, GMP, GLP, and quality compliance programs
  • Work closely with Production and Quality teams to investigate and resolve quality concerns
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment

Qualifications:

Required:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 2 years of laboratory experience in food manufacturing, edible oils, chemical manufacturing, or a similar production environment
  • Experience using laboratory testing equipment
  • Knowledge of GMP, GLP, quality systems, and food safety procedures
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

Preferred:

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field
  • Experience with edible oils, fats, or food quality testing
  • Knowledge of AOCS testing methods or food industry regulations (FSMA, Kosher, Halal)