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AppleOne

QA Seed Quality Technician

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What they do

A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.

$42,781 / year median in Arizona

+11% projected growth

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QA Seed Quality Technician AppleOne - 3.8 Bapchule, AZ Job Details Temporary $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Safety equipment provided Paid sick time Qualifications Machine shop presses Biology Centrifugation Laboratory safety Laboratory instruments Quality records maintenance Quality control product testing Outdoor work experience Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Manufacturing standard operating procedures Quality assurance standard operating procedures Laboratory standard operating procedures Laboratory quality control Visual inspection as testing technique Cleaning Moisture content testing Pipetting Safety equipment Industrial equipment Agriculture Safety standard operating procedures Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Quality control records management Entry level Quality data entry Respirator Autoclaving Moisture analysis for quality control Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Seed Quality Technician for a full-time, contract/temporary opportunity in Bapchule, AZ. This role supports quality assurance testing for cottonseed products in a production, warehouse, outdoor sampling, and laboratory environment. This is a strong opportunity for candidates with experience or education in biology, laboratory sciences, agriculture, quality control, or related fields. The QA Seed Quality Technician will work with a supportive quality team, follow established testing procedures, and help ensure products meet quality, safety, and compliance standards. This position is well suited for someone who is organized, accurate, safety-minded, and interested in building hands-on laboratory and agricultural quality experience. Key Responsibilities Perform quality assurance testing on fuzzy, processed, and carryover cottonseed products. Conduct quality control testing, including truck sampling, moisture and temperature analysis, FFA testing, genetic purity testing, seed counts, pH analysis, and visual inspections. Verify test results and accurately enter quality data into required systems. Follow SOPs, work instructions, safety procedures, and PPE requirements at all times. Operate laboratory and industrial equipment such as hydraulic presses, vacuum samplers, autoclaves, seed dryers, shakers, centrifuges, pipettes, moisture meters, and seed counters. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment while assisting the QA Supervisor with additional quality assurance duties.
Compensation and Benefits Pay:
$20.00 per hour.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
Hours:
40 hours per week.
Employment Type:
Full-time, contract/temporary.
Location:
Bapchule, AZ 85121. Required PPE is provided, including safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, safety boots, hard hat, N95 mask, respirator, and Tyvek suit. Must be flexible to work extended hours during peak season in November and December, with occasional Saturdays as needed. Additional medical screening is required prior to employment. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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//e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #1180