QA Technician, 1st Shift

Califia Farms, LLC•Shafter, CA

2d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for executing corporate and plant specific Food Safety, Quality and Laboratory requirements. This role ensures product quality and compliance by interpreting manufacturing and engineering requirements and developing, executing, and refining analytical testing methods and procedures. The technician will develop and maintain quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and QA protocols, ensuring alignment with GMP, GLP, and GDP standards for ESL and aseptic processing. Collaboration with leadership, production, and maintenance teams is key to optimizing plant performance, improving product quality, and enhancing operational efficiency and safety. The role involves administering and continuously improving the Quality Control program, monitoring internal quality KPIs, and ensuring strict adherence to GMP standards. Additionally, the technician will oversee sanitation and housekeeping, drive consistency in quality systems, support continuous improvement initiatives, assist in training, and communicate effectively with production teams regarding quality performance. Safeguarding company assets and maintaining workplace organization are also important aspects of this position.

Requirements

Must read, write and communicate in English.
Must be able to taste all foods with no aversions or allergies.
Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs and hairnet in production areas.
Able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment
Able to perform root cause analysis.
Able to communicate and work well with people on all levels of the organization.
Able to receive, analyze and report out information efficiently.
Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) – ability to follow laboratory SOPs.
Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) - ability to keep proper records.
Strong computer literacy – MS applications, databases.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze large amounts of data and determine deficiencies.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to successfully complete and maintain all required equipment-specific training, certifications, and operational qualifications.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years – Experience in food or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure product quality and compliance by interpreting manufacturing and engineering requirements and developing, executing, and refining analytical testing methods and procedures.
Develop and maintain quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and QA protocols, ensuring alignment with GMP, GLP, and GDP standards for ESL and aseptic processing.
Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, production, and maintenance teams to optimize plant performance, improve product quality, and enhance operational efficiency and safety.
Administer and continuously improve the Quality Control program, ensuring products meet established food safety, regulatory, and internal quality standards.
Monitor and achieve internal quality KPIs, maintaining accurate, audit-ready records of inspections, testing results, and compliance activities.
Ensure strict adherence to GMP standards across production and support areas, proactively identifying and addressing compliance gaps.
Oversee sanitation and housekeeping standards within manufacturing and laboratory environments to maintain a clean, organized, and audit-compliant facility.
Drive consistency in quality systems by enforcing established standards, policies, and best practices across all plant operations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by participating in and facilitating changes to processes, systems, and quality programs.
Assist in training and onboarding of plant personnel on quality procedures, food safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate effectively with production teams regarding quality performance, deviations, and corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of issues.
Safeguard company assets, including laboratory equipment and PPE, ensuring proper use, maintenance, and accountability.
Maintain a high standard of workplace organization and cleanliness in all assigned areas.
Participate in required company training programs and stay current with industry regulations and best practices.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support quality assurance objectives and overall plant operations.