Quality Control Technician (Chemical Manufacturing)

Location: Charleston, Tennessee, United States of America; onsite in a chemical manufacturing plant and laboratory. The role works a 12-hour rotating shift and may require alternative schedules, overtime, weekends, or holiday coverage.

Salary: $43,160–$63,294 per year, plus discretionary bonuses.

Company

hirify.global provides water and hygiene solutions, including water treatment chemistries, process aids, additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and monitoring and control systems.

What you will do

• Perform production line quality checks, including record audits, package-weight verification, label audits, BOM adherence, and lot-stamping checks.
• Collect plant samples and conduct wet chemistry and physical analyses, including titrations, moisture, particle size, and hardness testing.
• Interpret results against specifications, record data, communicate findings, and track non-conformances.
• Maintain the laboratory sample retention program, supplies, chemicals, and raw-material data.
• Calibrate, verify, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments.
• Support ISO 9001 activities, internal audits, technical projects, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree or higher in chemistry or a related field is preferred.
• 1–3 years of laboratory, quality control, manufacturing, chemical processing, food, or related industrial experience preferred; relevant entry-level education, internships, or coursework may be considered.
• Familiarity with laboratory procedures, analytical chemistry, laboratory equipment, calibration, and sample preparation.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking, maintain accurate data, communicate clearly, work independently, and collaborate across teams.
• Understanding of safety data sheets and safe laboratory and plant practices.
• Ability to use Excel, Outlook, and Word, lift up to 50 pounds, stand for 8+ hours during a 12-hour shift, and distinguish colors for laboratory testing and safety tasks.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative team environment involving Operations, Technical, and Quality teams.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Required PPE includes steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hard hat, and an escape respirator; contact lenses are not permitted.
• Responsibility for maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards and supporting emergency response activities.