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Full Steam Staffing Is Now Hiring a QA Tech in Salinas, CA. Apply Today!

Job Title:

QA Tech (Quality Assurance Technician)

Company:

Full Steam Staffing Pay Rate:

$20.50 per hour

Job Type:

Full-time Schedule:

PM shift Job Description Full Steam Staffing is hiring detail-oriented and dependable QA Techs to join our production and manufacturing team. In this role, you will perform quality inspections, testing, and audits across production lines to ensure all finished products meet strict quality, regulatory, and safety specifications.

Responsibilities:

Conduct routine quality checks, product samplings, and visual inspections along active production and packaging lines Perform basic physical and laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process goods, and finished items Calibrate, maintain, and verify testing tools and quality monitoring instruments Audit production paperwork, batch records, and compliance logs for completeness and accuracy Identify, document, and place on hold any non-conforming products or packaging defects Partner with production supervisors and line leads to address and resolve quality discrepancies promptly Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and workplace safety guidelines

Schedule:

AM/PM Shift (Overtime and weekend flexibility may be required based on production needs)

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required;associate degree or relevant technical coursework is a plus1+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance / Quality Control Technician in a manufacturing, food processing, or production environmentFamiliarity with GMP, HACCP, or basic ISO quality standards preferredStrong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and accurate documentation skillsBasic proficiency with computers and inventory or quality management softwareAbility to lift up to 40 50 lbs and stand/walk on the production floor for the full shiftReliable transportation and consistent punctuality

Benefits:

Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsurancePaid Sick Leave (PSL) Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing s Fair Chance Act webpage. #IND-L