Quality Control Associate

About Ultimate Nutrition

Since 1979, Ultimate Nutrition has been manufacturing high-quality nutritional supplements distributed to customers around the world. We are committed to maintaining strong standards in quality, safety, documentation, and manufacturing throughout every stage of our production process.

We are currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented full-time Quality Control Associate to join our Quality team. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with Quality and Production leadership to perform in-process inspections, review manufacturing documentation, collect samples, and help ensure products meet established quality and regulatory requirements.

This position is a great fit for someone with experience in food, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or similar manufacturing environments who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Position Type: Full-Time | Schedule: Mon–Fri, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine in-process quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Review weighing records, production paperwork, labels, and related documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify documentation is completed in accordance with GMP, GDP, SOP, and company requirements.
• Collect raw material, in-process, and finished product samples as required.
• Monitor and document process measurements and quality observations.
• Identify and report discrepancies, deviations, or out-of-specification conditions to Quality Management.
• Conduct routine safety, sanitation, and facility walkthroughs.
• Assist with retention sample organization, storage, and retrieval.
• Provide Quality support to Production, Shipping, Receiving, and other departments as needed.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and organized quality records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience in food, beverage, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or similar manufacturing preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify documentation or process errors.
• Ability to accurately complete and review written records.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) preferred.
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 111 is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees across multiple departments.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits & Perks

• Weekly pay.
• Earned wage access with same-day pay availability.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Unpaid Time Off.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term supplemental coverage.
• Monthly commission eligibility after 90 days.
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule.
• No nights or weekends.

Additional Information

Ultimate Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Ultimate Nutrition participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
• This position requires working Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm EST. Are you able to work this schedule?
• Can you perform physical tasks associated with a production environment (standing for extended periods, lifting up to 25 lbs., etc.)?
• Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screening?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• food manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
• nutritional/dietary supplement industry: 1 year (Required)
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) : 1 year (Required)
• quality assurance: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Farmington, CT 06032 (Required)

Work Location: In person