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Quality Associate Nexus Agriscience Livermore, CA Job Details Full-time $22 - $28 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications Computer literacy High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Job Summary Nexus Agriscience is seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on Quality Associate to be the day-to-day quality presence on our production floor. This is the role that decides whether a product is right before it moves forward, verifying finished product, owning day-to-day functions in our sanitation program, and releasing approved product into storage. At its core, this is a data- and product-integrity gatekeeping job. You are the eyes and ears of Quality on the floor: you confirm that what the paperwork and our systems say matches the physical product in front of you, you catch the small discrepancies before they become big ones, and you have the authority and the responsibility to stop the line when something doesn't add up. We would much rather you stop and ask than let something slip by. We act in good faith for the process and for the company, and we back the people who do the same. It's an excellent entry point for someone organized, observant, and eager to learn how real quality systems work in a fast-growing manufacturing environment. You'll work closely with Operations and report to the Quality team.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Verification (primary function) You will run product verification on the production floor and the quality gate every batch passes through before it can be sold. This is the heart of the role and where most of your day is spent. Perform two-stage verification on finished product: Stage 1 -
Final Fill:
confirm product name, born-on date, batch number, unit count, fill volume, and closure integrity against our records, and confirm the product passed batch release. Stage 2 -
Label & Tag:
confirm labels and tags are accurate, free of spelling/info errors, defect-free, correctly counted, and that closures are secure and leak-free.
Reconcile the data:
verify that the product information in our inventory management system matches the Certificate of Analysis (COA) and our batch records. Where they don't match, you place a hold, document exactly why, and drive it to resolution. Place holds and close records in our electronic quality management system (eQMS): pass, hold (with documented notes), or N/A each checkpoint; re-review after corrections; and close the record only once everything is clean. Follow up through the appropriate channels whenever a mistake or discrepancy is found, and confirm the fix before release. Maintain a clean, complete audit trail; every check, hold, discrepancy, and resolution is recorded. Sanitation Program You will own day-to-day execution of our sanitation program across the facility. Prepare our sanitation spray solutions to the correct concentration and specification. Perform ATP swabbing of contact surfaces, record RLU results, and act on pass/caution/fail outcomes. Complete and verify sanitation checklists by zone (clean room, fulfillment, general facility). Escalate failed sanitation results. Quarantine & Inventory Movement Once a product is approved for sale, you are the person who physically moves it from quarantine into general storage in our vault. Record these movements accurately in our inventory management system, keeping physical product and system records in lockstep at every step. Quality Eyes & Ears on the Floor Be present on the production floor and make sure our processes are being followed at all times. Take note of and report any deviation, shortcut, or discrepancy you observe promptly and through the right channels. Support continuous improvement of our quality and production workflows based on what you see day to day.
What We're Looking For:
Attention to detail. This job lives or dies on catching the smallest deviation, a digit off between systems, a mislabeled unit, a closure that isn't quite right. If spotting "the thing that's not quite right" is satisfying to you, you'll do well here. Not afraid to halt the line. When you find a discrepancy, you stop, flag it, and ask. We treat stopping the line as doing your job correctly, not as causing a problem. Computer proficiency. Comfortable working in software all day. Experience navigating an eQMS and/or an Inventory Management System is a strong plus. Ownership and follow-through. You can work independently, keep your records straight, and close loops without being chased. Clear communication. You can document findings precisely and raise issues to the right people, in person and in writing.
Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required. An associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Botany, Quality Management) is preferred.
Experience:
0-2 years in quality assurance/quality control in manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, or hemp-related industries is desired but not required. We will train the right detail-oriented person. Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, HACCP, or GMP is a plus. Familiarity with the technical language used in quality and production documents is a plus. Comfortable with hands-on, on-your-feet work on a production floor.
Why This Role:
You will be the gatekeeper standing between "made" and "shipped." It's a position of real trust and real impact, with a clear path to grow into deeper quality systems work as the company scales.
