QA Technician (2nd Shift)

Suja Life•Oceanside, CA

20h•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 that regulatory requirements and Suja standards are met. This is an on-site position in a production environment and reports to the QA Supervisor. The listed 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.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong computer proficiency.
Sharp critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Flexible and able to adapt to change.
Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
Comfort working in a fast-paced production setting.
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 regularly reach overhead.
Sufficient hand strength and manual dexterity to operate sanitation tools and machinery.
Must 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 ability.

Responsibilities

Monitor production conditions, specifications, process controls, and tracking controls.
Monitor wash-line concentrations and test ppm concentrations for sanitation bucket and floor solutions.
Verify production control forms and audit the forms to confirm they meet program requirements.
Collect laboratory retain samples.
Verify all on-line CCPs, take corrective actions when necessary, and assist with root-cause analysis and preventative action plans.
Check the pH, temperature, and Brix of each juice batch to ensure it is within product specifications.
Verify and document facility operation inspections and Good Manufacturing Practices; enforce GMPs throughout manufacturing areas.
Perform SSOP 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 volumes, lot codes, torques, and bottle weights against product specifications.
Enter pallet tags and CCP forms for production and bottling 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 numbers, and packaging against product specifications.
Perform shipping and receiving verifications.
Verify incoming raw materials are accurately labeled at receipt, including product name, lot, expiration, and quantity.
Review certificates of analysis (COAs), compare them with specifications, approve and file them, and escalate or hold non-compliant items.
Review and verify receiving documents and logs.
Monitor production controls as they relate to raw materials used in production.
Document and maintain records for raw materials used in production, including disposals, usage, and pre-batching of ingredients, on the appropriate batch ticket.
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 performed.
Follow safety, equipment-operation, and daily work instructions, as well as SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.