QA Technician (2nd Shift)

Suja Life•Oceanside, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician ensures food safety, quality, and compliance across production activities. The role supports manufacturing by identifying risks, conducting inspections, and verifying regulatory and Suja standards. It is an on-site position in a production environment and reports to the QA Supervisor. The schedule is 1:00 PM–9:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday, with flexibility for mandatory overtime. Schedules are limited and not guaranteed; available schedules are offered based on business needs and staffing availability.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions related to safety, equipment operation, and daily work assignments.
Ability to communicate, read, listen, and understand English.
Ability to stand and walk for the full duration of the shift.
Ability to frequently lift or move hoses, equipment, and chemical containers weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push or pull up to 100 pounds with continuous motion.
Ability to bend, kneel, squat, climb stairs or ladders, and reach overhead regularly.
Sufficient hand strength and manual dexterity to operate sanitation tools and machinery.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in Quality Control and/or the food industry.
Familiarity with food safety regulations.
Bilingual language skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor production conditions, specifications, process controls, and tracking controls.
Monitor wash-line concentrations and test parts-per-million concentrations for sanitation bucket and floor solutions.
Monitor and audit checks on production control forms to ensure they meet program requirements.
Collect laboratory retain samples.
Verify all on-line critical control points (CCPs), take corrective action when needed, and assist with root-cause analysis and preventive action plans.
Check pH levels, temperature, and Brix for each juice batch to ensure they meet product specifications.
Verify and document facility operation inspections and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and enforce GMPs throughout manufacturing areas.
Perform Standard Sanitation Operational Procedures (SSOPs) verification and ATP swabs.
Track non-conforming product and holds.
Conduct pre-operational inspections of production and bottling equipment and the facility.
Verify equipment calibrations.
Verify product volumes, lot codes, torques, and bottle weights against specifications.
Complete and enter pallet tags and production and bottling CCP forms into the database.
Record cycles and verify HPP settings and information.
Perform metal mesh, magnet, and sock mesh inspections.
Verify production lot codes, labels, mold number, and packaging against specifications.
Perform shipping and receiving verifications.
Verify incoming raw materials and labels for accurate product names, lot numbers, expiration dates, and quantities received.
Review certificates of analysis (COAs) against specifications, approve and file them, and escalate or place non-compliant items on hold.
Review and verify receiving documents and logs.
Monitor production conditions, specifications, process controls, and tracking controls relating to raw materials.
Document and maintain records for raw materials used in production, including disposals, usage, and pre-batching of ingredients, using the appropriate batch tickets.
Inspect raw materials for deficiencies in appearance, texture, or odor before production use.
Inspect incoming trailers for compliance with receiving standards.
Report food safety problems promptly to the SQF Practitioner or Department Supervisor so corrective actions can be taken.
Follow verbal and written instructions related to safety, equipment operation, and daily work assignments.
Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines in the plant.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.