Tech 1, FSQA - 1st Shift
About The Position
At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you. We are seeking a FSQA Technician to join our team at our Van Nuys, CA Bakery. As an FSQA Technician, you will play a critical role in protecting our food and consumers by conducting food safety and quality sampling, testing, documentation, and verification activities in compliance with Aspire Bakeries Integrated Management System (AIMS) and GFSI standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 3–5 years of experience in a food safety or quality assurance role
- Working knowledge of food safety regulations, cGMPs, and HACCP principles
- Ability to operate food safety and quality equipment such as scales, metal detectors, ovens, and measuring devices
- Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Some college coursework in science or related field
- Experience in a bakery or food manufacturing environment
- HARPC certification or ability to obtain within one year
- GFSI certification experience (BRC, SQF)
- Equipment troubleshooting and food manufacturing process knowledge
Responsibilities
- Ensure food safety and quality compliance with Aspire Bakeries standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements
- Conduct food safety and quality sampling, testing, evaluations, and required documentation
- Identify and report non-conforming raw materials, in-process, and finished products, including placing product or equipment on hold in SAP
- Support implementation and verification of the Food Safety Plan, preventive controls, and prerequisite programs
- Perform sensory, physical, and packaging evaluations and communicate results to bakery leadership
- Verify compliance with cGMPs, HACCP principles, and GFSI standards (BRC, SQF)
- Communicate food safety, quality, and equipment concerns clearly across shifts and to management
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Optional voluntary benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities to build food safety and quality expertise through ongoing training and certification support
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Performance-based incentive programs including Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP), Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), and Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
