--- title: 'QC Technician at Hydrite' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/qc-technician-hydrite-laurens-wpep8s4b6c08' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-10' --- # QC Technician at Hydrite - **Company:** Hydrite - **Location:** Laurens, SC - **Posted:** 2026-06-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hydritechemicalco/jobs/8027274 ## Job description ## WHO WE ARE We are a company where people matter. We are family driven. We are financially strong. And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team. ## BENEFITS - Up to 10% Retirement Contribution - $600 per Year Wellness Incentive - Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off - Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date. JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk QC Technician The QC Technician supports Hydrite’s quality and production operations by performing required quality control analysis of incoming, in-process, and outgoing materials. This role provides timely analytical results and technical support to ensure products meet established specifications and all Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures are followed. Primary responsibilities include: - Perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured, and outgoing materials with authority to make acceptance, production adjustments, or rejection decisions. - Responsible for analysis of samples by pH meter, Viscosity meter, Karl Fischer, Refractometer and FTIR. - Perform instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control checks, solutions preparations, and standardization. - Maintain records accurately, neatly, legibly, and completely. - Perform daily laboratory activities to help meet production requirements. - Assure timely response of material acceptance/rejection decisions. - Maintain a clean and neat laboratory at all times, clean glassware. - Communicate to manager concerns about laboratory practices, operational problems, quality trends, etc. - Perform and complete analysis and projects, as assigned by manager. - Promote complete customer satisfaction through quality and service to both external and internal customers. - Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned. - All staff members are responsible for reporting food safety problems to their manager or SQF Practitioner upon observation of a known or potential issue. - Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers. ## REPORTING STRUCTURE - This position reports to the QC Lab Supervisor. ## PREFERRED EXPERIENCE - A High School Diploma is required, Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred. - Must possess good laboratory analytical skills. - Able to apply advanced math skills and use involved problem solving. - Must be self-motivated and initiate continuous improvement. - Ability to perform multiple tasks. - Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English. ## PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Ability to sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs for up to 10 hours per day. - Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. - Ability to perform tasks requiring good manual dexterity. - Ability to climb ladders as required by job duties. - Ability to occasionally turn, twist, stoop, bend, and reach. - Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, hairnet, and beard net, if applicable. - Ability to comply with GMP production area requirements, including restrictions on exposed jewelry in body piercings. - Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited where applicable by site or task requirements. ## JOB EXPECTATIONS: - Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintaining quality facilities and providing quality products and services to internal and external customers. - Participate in required RCRA, regulatory, health and safety, and process training activities. Review changes or additions with the supervisor and maintain RCRA compliance. - Maintain regular and reliable attendance. - Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and complete other duties as assigned. - Work with other staff members to maintain workload balance and provide backup support as needed. - Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to support branch team success. ## ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach. WANT TO STAY CONNECTED?  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA - LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-](http://www.linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-) - Facebook: [facebook.com/hydrite](http://www.facebook.com/hydrite) - YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI Learn more about Hydrite on our website: [www.hydrite.com/careers](http://www.hydrite.com/careers) Privacy Notice for California Residents: https://www.hydrite.com/Legal/Privacy-Notice-for-Employees.htm ## About Hydrite ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Hydrite is a leading North American manufacturer and distributor of integrated chemical programs, serving industries such as food & beverage, agriculture, and manufacturing with custom manufacturing, technical expertise, and a private fleet. - **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned) - **Headquarters**: Brookfield, Wisconsin, USA - **Founded**: 1929 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (the name “Hydrite” originated from the idea of tanning “hyde right”) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Chemical manufacturing and distribution; specialty chemicals for food & dairy sanitation, water treatment, foam control, food ingredients, and organic processing. - **Target customers**: B2B – enterprise and SMB customers in food & beverage, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, and water treatment markets. - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Providing sustainable ideas and solutions that ensure Customer, Employee and Partner success.” Also: “Our sustainable solutions keep food safe, water clean, and plants thriving.” ## Products & Services - **Chemical Manufacturing & Distribution**: Custom manufacturing and nationwide distribution of industrial and specialty chemicals. - **Food & Dairy Sanitation**: Cleaners and sanitizers designed to enhance food safety and quality. - **Food Ingredients**: Ingredients that add flavor and functionality to food and beverage products. - **Water Treatment**: Chemistry and services for improving water quality in industrial processes. - **Foam Control Chemistries**: Defoamers and antifoams for various industrial applications. - **Organic Processing & Liquid Sulfites**: Specialized chemicals for organic processing and sulfite applications. - **Plant Sanitation**: Complete sanitation programs for food processing facilities. - **Private Fleet**: Company-owned tractors, van trailers, tankers, and railcars for reliable delivery. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held) - **Key Metric**: ~1,000 employees; 95+ years in business - **Notable Investors/Partners**: None (family-owned; no external investors disclosed) - **Growth Signals**: - Acquired Enterprise Specialty Products, Inc. (ESP) in Laurens, SC, marking entry into the Southeast US region. - Recognized as a 2025 Top Workplaces award winner by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (won eight other years). - Continues to invest in people, technology, community, and sustainability. ## Competitive Advantages - **Technical expertise**: Highly trained staff with deep industry experience delivering custom solutions. - **Private fleet**: Ensures responsive service and supply chain reliability. - **Custom manufacturing**: Ability to develop tailored chemical programs for diverse customer needs. - **Strong safety culture**: Robust safety programs and multiple safety awards (e.g., WI Safety Council Corporate Safety Award). - **Sustainability focus**: Active initiatives to reduce energy, water, and waste; commitment to environmental stewardship. ## Strategic Focus - Geographic expansion into the Southeast US following the ESP acquisition. - Continued investment in innovation, people development, and sustainable operations. - Strengthening the “One Hydrite” safety culture and community engagement. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Family-run, privately held with a focus on integrity, innovation, safety, quality, people, and responsible growth. Recognized multiple times as a Top Workplace. - **Work environment**: Primarily on-site at plant locations across the US (Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Texas, California, South Carolina, etc.); some remote roles available (e.g., Applications Engineer). - **Benefits** (from [hydrite.com](https://www.hydrite.com/careers/BenefitsandWellness.htm)): - Medical, dental, vision (including zero co-insurance/zero deductible plan) - 401k with 100% match on first 3% and 50% on next 2% (immediate vesting) - Profit sharing - Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year - Front-loaded paid time off and paid holidays - $3,000 referral bonus - Wellness programs with up to $600 annual reimbursement - Adoption assistance, legal services insurance, EAP, and more - **Early talent**: Internships, co-ops, and rotational programs for college students and recent graduates. ## Sources 1. [hydrite.com – Company Overview](https://hydrite.com/) 2. [hydrite.com – About Hydrite](https://www.hydrite.com/About-Hydrite.htm) 3. [hydrite.com – Careers](https://www.hydrite.com/careers.htm) 4. [hydrite.com – Benefits & Wellness](https://www.hydrite.com/careers/BenefitsandWellness.htm) 5. 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