QA Technologist AM Shift

King's Hawaiian•Torrance, CA

About The Position

The QA Technologist serves as a senior QA technical resource, reporting directly to the Plant QA Manager and with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the QA Supervisor. The role supports QA Management in executing projects and developing, implementing, maintaining, and training employees on plant food safety and quality functions, while helping ensure their effectiveness. The position performs routine raw-material and finished-product quality assurance and control activities, including process audits, laboratory testing and equipment calibration, sensory evaluations, and non-conformance product controls. It also supports food safety and quality compliance, SQF certification, data analysis, corrective actions, reporting, continuous improvement, and training. The role requires an independent, detail-oriented problem solver who can multitask and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The position is compensated at $26.68 per hour. The employee regularly stands, walks, and sits; lifts or moves up to 25 pounds; and works around moving mechanical parts, airborne flour particles, wet or humid conditions, cold, heat, and usually loud noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two to three years of QA/C experience in food manufacturing or related fields.
Strong working knowledge of common food QA/C laboratory methods.
Strong working knowledge of HACCP and prerequisite programs.
Working knowledge of current SQF Level 1 or 2, or BRC, certification requirements.
Hands-on GMP, food safety, and quality system audit experience.
Familiarity with current food regulatory requirements and standards, such as cGMP.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including writing technical procedures and reports.
Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced environment.
Project management and/or execution skills.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to lead and follow; critical and independent thinking; flexibility; a can-do attitude; and strong organizational, results-oriented, tenacious, and creative qualities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or another related technical field.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned routine raw-material and finished-product QA/C functions, including process audits, laboratory testing, equipment calibration, product sensory evaluation, and non-conformance product protocols such as product holds.
Conduct process and system audits and develop and implement corrective actions to help ensure food safety and quality compliance throughout operations.
Assist the SQF Practitioner with SQF certification compliance by performing validation audits and updating and developing food safety protocols.
Collect, review, interpret, verify, and analyze process QA/C data to identify opportunities for process improvement.
Participate in departmental and cross-functional continuous improvement projects as assigned by the QA Manager.
Assist QA Management in determining root causes of food safety and quality issues and developing and implementing corrective action plans.
Assist QA Management in generating and issuing food safety and quality reports.
Serve as a senior technical resource for QA Technicians and other Operations personnel.
Train new QA Technicians as required by QA Management.
Perform other relevant duties assigned by QA Management.