Entry Level Quality Control Specialist Jobs
New grad quality control specialist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship work or hands-on lab exposure can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Chemicals & Materials, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Cardinal Health, ABB, and QIMA hiring at this level now.
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Position operates equipment that blends raw materials to create beverage products to exact specifications. Position is responsible for weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients to standards. Performs routine tests to ensure resulting mixture meets specified properties and consistencies. Performs periodic sampling of products as they are being bottled/canned to ensure continuous meeting of standards including product quality, fill levels, labeling, freshness dating, and container integrity. Records test data and communicates modifications to the manufacturing process to eliminate any irregularities. May be required to periodically deep clean and sanitize blending/filling equipment and production lines.
This job may require lifting/carrying cases weighing 20-45 pounds repeatedly over 10-12 hour period and continuous standing and walking, manipulating and handling product samples while sitting.
- Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency
- Remove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper flow
- Perform tests and use special equipment to ensure package and product quality
- Operate all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely
- Clean equipment and area during and after shift
- Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices
- Follow process guidelines and expedite quality concerns to management
- Work with production/maintenance as necessary
- Keep daily records tests performed and results
- Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
- 18 years or older
HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with audit compliance (e.g., monitoring, documentation, variance explanation, etc.)
- Experience with product changeovers (e.g., CIP, flavor changes, sanitizing, setting formulas, etc.)
- Experience operating testing instruments (e.g., Carbo Qc, HPLC, Densitometers, Water Testing, etc.)
- Experience following standards of operations (SOPs) (e.g., following procedures, etc.)
- Experience calibrating instruments (e.g., making adjustments to ensure accurate measurement, etc.)
- Experience with microbiology (e.g., product sensitivity, Category 3 and Category 4 products, etc.)
- Experience with reverse osmosis/water treatment systems (e.g., permeated technology, etc.)
- Experience with cooling/ammonia systems (e.g., able to trouble shoot and maintain, etc.)
- Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., general trouble shooting, cleaning and reassembly, etc.)
- Experience with sensory testing (e.g., taste, odor, appearance vs. reference sample, etc.)
- Experience with basic chemistry (e.g., titrator, pH, dosing, graduated cylinders, mixing, etc.)
- Experience with food safety (e.g., AIB certification, operations prerequisite programs, UP lights, etc.)
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
Shift: Rotating Shifts
Compensation: $23.25 / hour
Additional Details : The anticipated closing date is
Position operates equipment that blends raw materials to create beverage products to exact specifications. Position is responsible for weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients to standards. Performs routine tests to ensure resulting mixture meets specified properties and consistencies. Performs periodic sampling of products as they are being bottled/canned to ensure continuous meeting of standards including product quality, fill levels, labeling, freshness dating, and container integrity. Records test data and communicates modifications to the manufacturing process to eliminate any irregularities. May be required to periodically deep clean and sanitize blending/filling equipment and production lines.
This job may require lifting/carrying cases weighing 20-45 pounds repeatedly over 10-12 hour period and continuous standing and walking, manipulating and handling product samples while sitting.
- Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency
- Remove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper flow
- Perform tests and use special equipment to ensure package and product quality
- Operate all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely
- Clean equipment and area during and after shift
- Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices
- Follow process guidelines and expedite quality concerns to management
- Work with production/maintenance as necessary
- Keep daily records tests performed and results
- Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
- 18 years or older
HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with audit compliance (e.g., monitoring, documentation, variance explanation, etc.)
- Experience with product changeovers (e.g., CIP, flavor changes, sanitizing, setting formulas, etc.)
- Experience operating testing instruments (e.g., Carbo Qc, HPLC, Densitometers, Water Testing, etc.)
- Experience following standards of operations (SOPs) (e.g., following procedures, etc.)
- Experience calibrating instruments (e.g., making adjustments to ensure accurate measurement, etc.)
- Experience with microbiology (e.g., product sensitivity, Category 3 and Category 4 products, etc.)
- Experience with reverse osmosis/water treatment systems (e.g., permeated technology, etc.)
- Experience with cooling/ammonia systems (e.g., able to trouble shoot and maintain, etc.)
- Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., general trouble shooting, cleaning and reassembly, etc.)
- Experience with sensory testing (e.g., taste, odor, appearance vs. reference sample, etc.)
- Experience with basic chemistry (e.g., titrator, pH, dosing, graduated cylinders, mixing, etc.)
- Experience with food safety (e.g., AIB certification, operations prerequisite programs, UP lights, etc.)
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
Shift: Rotating Shifts
Compensation: $23.25 / hour
Additional Details : The anticipated closing date is
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Entry Level Quality Control Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level quality control specialist job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who understand inspection methods, documentation standards, and quality management basics, whether from coursework, internships, or hands-on lab work. A degree in a relevant field such as manufacturing technology, chemistry, or engineering helps, but so does any experience with ISO standards or quality tools. Tailoring your resume to highlight attention to detail and process accuracy gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level quality control specialists?
Companies hiring entry level quality control specialists right now include Cardinal Health, ABB, and QIMA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Manufacturers, food and beverage producers, pharmaceutical companies, and defense contractors tend to hire consistently at this level as they need strong entry level pipelines to support inspection and compliance teams.
Are there remote entry level quality control specialist jobs?
Yes, though most quality control roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 3% of entry level quality control specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and these tend to be in documentation review, data analysis, or supplier audit support rather than direct product inspection.
Are these new grad quality control specialist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior quality control specialist roles. A posting is typically new grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or accepts a relevant portfolio of academic or project work in place of full-time history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'new graduates welcome,' or 'training provided.'
Which industries hire the most entry level quality control specialists?
Entry Level quality control specialist roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Chemicals & Materials, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because their production volumes, regulatory requirements, and compliance obligations create ongoing demand for inspection and quality assurance support.