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)
