QA Technician (2nd Shift)

Suja Life•Oceanside, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician ensures food safety, quality, and compliance across all production activities. This role is critical in supporting manufacturing by identifying risks, conducting inspections, and verifying that all regulatory and Suja standards are met. This is an on-site position within a production environment and reports to the QA Supervisor. Schedule 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM Sunday-Thursday (2) or Monday-Friday (1), with flexibility for mandatory overtime. Please note that schedules are limited and are not guaranteed to be available. Available schedules will be offered to candidates based on business needs and staffing availability.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in Quality Control and/or the food industry preferred
Familiarity with food safety regulations is a plus
Excellent communication skills
Strong computer proficiency
Sharp critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Flexible and able to adapt to change
Capable of working independently with moderate supervision
Comfortable in a fast-paced production setting
Ability to communicate, read, listen, and understand English.
Ability to stand and walk for the full duration of the shift
Must be able to frequently lift/move hoses, equipment, and chemical containers weighing up to 50 lbs
Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs with continuous motion
Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, climb stairs/ladders, and reach overhead regularly
Must have sufficient hand strength and manual dexterity to operate sanitation tools and machinery
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor production conditions, specifications, process controls and tracking controls
Monitor wash line concentrations and test ppm concentrations for sanitation bucket and floor solutions
Monitor a system that will verify checks on existing production control forms and be audited on the same forms that meet all program requirements.
Collect Lab retain samples
Verify all CCPs on-line and take corrective actions whenever necessary to assist in determining the root cause and development of a preventative action plan
Responsible for checking the pH levels, temperature and brix of each batch of juice produced and is with in product specifications
Verify and document Facility Operation Inspections & Good Manufacturing Practices
Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) throughout the manufacturing areas
Perform Standard Sanitation Operational Procedures (SSOPs) verification and ATP swabs
Tracks non-conforming product (Holds)
Perform pre-operational inspection procedures of all production/bottling equipment and facility
Verify equipment calibrations.
Verify volumes, lot codes, torques & bottle weights are within product specification.
Complete and enter into database all pallet tags and CCP forms for production and bottling.
Record cycles and verify that all HPP settings and information is correct
Perform metal mesh, magnet and sock mesh inspections
Verify production lot codes, labels, mold number and packaging are within product specification
Shipping and receiving verifications.
Verification of all raw materials being delivered and labelled with accurate information at Receipt (product name, lots, expirations, quantity received)
COA Reviewing, comparing to the specification, approving and filing the COA. Escalating or placing on hold any items that are out of compliance.
Review and Verify receiving documents and logs.
Monitors production conditions, specifications, process controls and tracking controls as they specifically relate to raw materials used in production.
Document and maintain records for all raw materials used in the production process including disposals, usage, and pre-batching of ingredients. Materials will be logged on the appropriate batch ticket for raw material commodity of interest. Commodities include raw produce, frozen juice, frozen puree, dry ingredients and aseptic products.
Inspect raw materials for deficiencies relating to appearance, texture, and/or odor before production use.
Inspect incoming trailers to ensure compliance with receiving standards.
Report any food safety problems to the SQF Practitioner or Department Supervisor in a timely manner so that corrective actions may be performed.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions related to safety, equipment operation, and daily work assignments.
Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines when in the plant.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions related to safety, equipment operation, and daily work assignments.
Regular and reliable attendance.