Quality Control Receiving Technician 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars Santa Cruz, CA 95060 We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices. With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we've pioneered many firsts. The fire in our belly to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula! The Quality Control Receiving Technician is a member of the Quality Control (QC) team, responsible for the inspection, sampling, and analysis of all incoming raw and packaging materials, ensuring that they are in conformance with established specifications and standards. The QC Receiving Technician regularly utilizes inspection and analytical skills, paying close attention to detail, and collaborates with a cross functional team of professionals including supply chain, quality laboratory, and other quality staff to ensure the highest quality levels of all received materials. Estimated starting annual base salary is $30.00/hour less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. Please note that the actual compensation offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined by the Company, which may include, but is not limited to, location, experience, qualifications, education, skillset, and market conditions. The target base compensation for this role is in the low to middle of the range, with the top of the range reserved for only exceptional circumstances. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary, variable annual incentive, paid based on Company performance factors. SCN BestCo offers a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more, as well as paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents, and the Company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ensure all incoming raw materials and packaging materials are inspected and in conformance with established specifications and standards. Perform product identification testing per established procedures for all incoming raw material. Ensure all incoming materials are sampled per established procedures. Use internal systems (i.e. AMAPS, SharePoint, Master Control) to hold or release incoming materials and labels. Work with cross functional teams including quality laboratory, supply chain, and other quality staff to investigate nonconforming raw material. Independently determine raw material disposition for raw materials based on established procedures. Document all work in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications Education & Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent. 3 years' technical Quality Control experience in food or dietary supplement industry. 3 years' receiving experience including raw material and labels. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs) : Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint. Advanced understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Demonstrated competency with handling and maintaining analytical equipment. Strong training, troubleshooting, advising, and decision-making skills. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal staff and management. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must be able to demonstrate practical problem solving and trouble shooting skills. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Preferred Qualifications Degree or professional certification in a relevant field. Experience working with cross-functional teams. Bilingual in English/Spanish. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the office is moderate. The employee may occasionally go into the manufacturing plant which is usually loud. This position may occasionally be exposed to the following environmental conditions: wet or humid conditions (non- weather), work near moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. Safety Requirements All employees are expected to carry out their functions in a healthy and safe manner, to always encourage and support safe work practices, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately. All SCN BestCo employees must wear PPE as required based on their job duties Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.