Receiving Quality Technician

The Receiving Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that all incoming raw materials, components parts, and finished goods are fully inspected at receiving for defects, shipping damage or, non-compliance with purchase order terms.

This position runs on the following shift:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

• Perform AQL sampling and inspection of incoming raw materials, components, and finished goods for defects, contamination, and shipping damage.
• Verify purchase order details, lot numbers, seals, COAs and other supplier documentation upon receipt.
• Collect, label, and retain samples per sampling plan and specification for testing and traceability.
• Execute visual inspections and specified physical/chemical tests; record all data in the incoming receiving log.
• Reject or quarantine shipments that fail inspection and immediately notify the Quality Manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate inspection/test results to production, packaging, and quality teams; escalate non-conformances.
• Ensure inspection and test equipment is calibrated, in-date, and functioning; document calibration status.
• Maintain receiving/inspection area clean, organized, and compliant with GMP and health & safety rules.
• Follow company quality procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Required to stand and walk most of the day with occasional sitting to do measurements and paperwork.
• Must be able to lift to 30 lbs. while wearing PPE, such as hairnet, beard net (if applicable), earplugs and safety glasses.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401k with a 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on Pet supplies, cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more.
• Education Assistance. (both college degrees and professional certifications).
• Referral Program with a cash bonus.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California, and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.