Technician I, Quality Control - 1st Shift

THE ROLE:

 

Join an award-winning team at one of Orange County's Top Workplaces! Herbalife at Lake Forest has been recognized by the OC Register for our exceptional workplace culture, and we're looking for a dedicated Technician I, Quality Control - 1st Shift to help us maintain our world-class standards.The Quality Control Technician is responsible for the sampling of raw materials, in-process materials and reserve sample arrangements as well as related documentation and other tasks as assigned by management. The technician is responsible for working independently on assigned tasks and in a team environment under direct supervision. The person in this role will also be working around ingredients such as powder, milk, soy, & gluten.

 

 

This is a role where your contributions directly impact the quality and integrity of products that reach millions of people — meaningful work that matters from day one.

 

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

• Sampling of components – raw materials and timely completion of related documentation
• Assist management with approval or rejection of components
• Review of documentation – test results for components to assure material meets specifications
• Ensure adherence with GMPs and SOPs; responsibilities include, performing sampling, inspection and documentation review activities as required
• Determine disposition of components and release or reject as appropriate
• Reserve sample arrangement and timely completion of related documentation
• Assist management in conducting formal procedural inquiries and investigations to determine the cause of quality problems, recommend verbal and/or written corrective action to management as required 
• Interact effectively with co-workers, management, and vendors in order to resolve problems
• Assist management with development of departmental goals and objectives
• Operates a stand up reach forklift to transport materials in a warehouse environment.

Every task you perform here is a direct line to product safety, regulatory excellence, and consumer trust — making your day-to-day work both impactful and purposeful.

 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TEAM:

 

Our team offers hands-on access to a dedicated lab and specialized equipment that most professionals in this field never encounter, giving you a genuine skill-building advantage that sets your expertise apart including Macro Nutritents. We are also committed to continuous growth — this is a team where your skill set expands with every project, in an environment purpose-built to help you develop capabilities you simply cannot build anywhere else.

 

If you bring curiosity, a commitment to quality, and a drive to grow, we want to hear from you. 

 

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

 

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written English
• Computer literacy, with solid PC and software experience
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30lbs
• Strong ability to work independently and as a team member under the pressure of manufacturing

Experience:

• Knowledge of basic GMP and QA/QC for the food, pharmaceutical or medical device industry

Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Previous knowledge and understanding of Quality compliance
• Previous experience working in a Dietary Supplements manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Technical or Science related discipline
• Previous experience operating a forklift in a warehouse environment

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Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.