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QC Technician (maternity replacement)

@ kdc/one

Knowlton, Quebec

3+ years experience
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Overview

KDC/ONE is hiring a QC Technician on a fixed-term maternity replacement assignment at its Knowlton site. The technician runs laboratory analyses of drug and non-drug materials to established specifications, under the QC Supervisor. The posting states a 2-week cycle of 84 hours on a 3-2-2-3 pattern with 12-hour shifts, and a bonus program plus group insurance and an RRSP match.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyser matières et échantillons selon les méthodes normalisées
  • Tester les matières selon FIFO et les priorités opérationnelles
  • Vérifier et approuver les matières lorsqu'autorisé
  • Créer les certificats d'analyse des matières premières
  • Appliquer les BPF, les SOP et les règles de sécurité du laboratoire

Requirements summary:

  • DEC en science ou expérience équivalente
  • Minimum de trois ans en production manufacturière
  • Bilinguisme français et anglais
  • Bon sens de l'odorat et vision des couleurs
  • Compétences informatiques de base

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Benefits mentioned

DentalVisionDisability insuranceRetirement planParental leave
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-21
First seen by our source
2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentQuality assurance
Experience3+ years
Hours per week42
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingLaboratory, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer low
LanguagesEnglish, French
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyScience
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus

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Full company description

kdc/one is a global leader in custom formulation, package design and manufacturing solutions for beauty, personal care and home care brands. We deliver high-touch innovation, operational excellence and speed to market to the world’s greatest brands. Every year, with the support of our 15,000 employees, we develop products for brands sold in countries all over the world, launch an average of 3,000 products and co-develop products for more than 1,000 brands.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 250 Pehle Avenue, Suite 1000, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663, US
  • Longueuil, QC J4H4A6, CA
Business categories
  • Beauty
  • Personal Health
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • kdc/one
Specialties
  • Contract Manufacturing
  • Hot Filling & Cooling
  • Alcohol Filling
  • Surfactants
  • Innovation
  • Fragrance
  • Emulsions
  • Trends
  • R&D
  • and World Class Laboratories
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kdc/one is a global leader in custom formulation, package design and manufacturing solutions for beauty, personal care and home care brands. We deliver high-touch innovation, operational excellence and speed to market to the world’s greatest brands. Every year, with the support of our 15,000 employees, we develop products for brands sold in countries all over the world, launch an average of 3,000 products and…

FieldValue
IndustryManufacturing
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersSaddle Brook, NJ
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesContract ManufacturingHot Filling & CoolingAlcohol FillingSurfactantsInnovationFragranceEmulsionsTrendsR&Dand World Class Laboratories
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Job description


At KDC/ONE, we are leaders in contract manufacturing and the largest manufacturer of deodorants in North America. At the heart of our values is excellence, which motivates us to make every effort to realize the projects of our clients. In addition to our major specializations, we continuously strive to innovate to design more than a thousand other beauty, health and hygiene products.

The mission we are proposing:

Under the supervision of the QC Supervisor, the QC Technician performs laboratory analyses in accordance with established specifications, methods, and procedures. The role involves the use of appropriate equipment and instruments as defined in methods or work instructions, as well as participation in activities supporting the efficient operation of the Quality Control department.

An overview of your new position

  • Analyzes materials and samples in accordance with standard methods, specifications, and procedures related to both drug and non-drug products.
  • Performs testing of materials based on operational needs and incoming material priorities.
  • Tests samples according to FIFO (First-In, First-Out) principles or as assigned by the Supervisor or designate.
  • Verifies and approves materials when authorized.
  • Prioritizes testing activities based on material flow and operational requirements, or as directed by the Supervisor or designate.
  • Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and applies Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to all activities, including proper documentation of testing and related tasks.
  • Applies and adheres to laboratory safety practices, policies, and procedures, including the proper handling of materials, equipment, and instruments; the use of personal protective equipment (PPE); and compliance with safety data sheets (SDS/MSDS).
  • Ensures proper disposal of waste materials and maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
  • Creates raw material Certificates of Analysis for KDC test results (when requested by customer).
  • Verifies and authorizes raw material code transfers.
  • Complies with environmental protection policies and practices in the handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Participates in the general operation of the Quality Control laboratories, including maintaining adequate supplies, performing routine equipment maintenance and calibration, and supporting general housekeeping activities.
  • Performs any other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor in support of operational requirements.

What You Need to Know About This Position

  • Employment Status: Fixed-Term Temporary Assignment (Maternity Leave Replacement)
  • Hours per Week: 2-week cycle of 84 hrs – 3-2-2-3 principle
  • Number of Positions Available: [1]
  • Work Location: Knowlton
  • Start Date: As Soon As Possible

You are the ideal candidate if you have

  • College Diploma (DEC) in Science or equivalent experience;
  • Minimum of three (3) years experience within the manufacturing (production) sector.
  • Basic computer skills;.
  • Bilingualism (French and English).

Bilingualism is a requirement to communicate with certain team members and to understand customer technical documentation, primarily in English.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Well-developed sense of smell to evaluate odors as part of quality control activities and the olfactory qualification program (“odor certified”);
  • Ability to accurately distinguish colors;
  • Good visual and sensory acuity.

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills with a strong attention to detail;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities;
  • Leadership, initiative, flexibility, and professionalism;
  • Autonomy, rigor, and sense of responsibility;
  • Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently.

What we have to offer you

  • Bonus program based on company performance and meeting your goals
  • Comprehensive group insurance program including; prescription drugs, dental, vision, and more
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • RRSP: We contribute up to 4% of your salary, matching your contribution
  • Access to telemedicine service and employee support program including sleep resources
  • Well-defined 12-hour shifts. Work 2 to 3 days in a row and enjoy 2 to 3 consecutive days off
  • Receive quality, custom personal protective equipment
  • Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility to develop your potential

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REASON FOR WORKING IN EASTERN TOWNSHIPS:

  • Here is the perfect balance. The dynamic balance that we all seek between the realization of our personal and professional dreams. The balance between proximity to major centers, with all the urbanity they provide, and rurality with its generous nature and diversified activities.
  • Here, 40,000 students learn and develop skills through nearly 900 post-secondary programs and training and more than 100 vocational training programs. A wealth that generates creativity, a taste for going beyond and opening up to the world.
  • Here, it is also health through the practice of activities of all kinds and through healthy lifestyles. Here, the playground is huge and nearby: peaks, trails, rivers, lakes, infrastructures and sports clubs. Whether you are a Sunday athlete or a high level athlete, you will find something to keep you in shape!
  • Here, the landscapes of the Townships are varied and its nature is generous: lakes, rivers, mountains, vines, marshes, conifers, deciduous trees, valleys. Our bucolic landscapes encourage contemplation and letting go. In the fall, the landscapes ignite to create a panorama typical of southern Quebec.


** To simplify the text, the masculine is used in a neutral sense. Kdc/one is an equal employment opportunity employer for visible minorities and women. **

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