QC Lab Technician - Quality Control Fresh - Shift 2

NEW CARROT FARMS LLC•Bakersfield, CA

2d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The QA/QC Technician will carry out with limited supervisor, quality analysis and control for production of shortcut, cello, food service, and frozen production.

Requirements

Must be self-motivated and can perform multiple tasks
Ability to communicate in English including writing, speaking and reading
Reasonable Spanish desired but not mandatory
Must be teamwork oriented, communicate and interact well with others
Utilize Bolthouse Fresh Foods standard operating procedures to prepare and/or analyze various parameters including good laboratory practices and aseptic techniques
Ability to taste and evaluate finished products
Ability to differentiate colors to examine product quality difference
Dependable and can work flexible hours including weekends
High School Diploma or equivalent; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ experience in food manufacturing or food production preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related experience and or/training
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite:  Microsoft Excel and Word

Responsibilities

Daily audits of production procedures including; verification of code dates, scales, water levels, plant GMP’s, and documentation 
Sample collection, operation of scales, data entry 
Grading defects of carrots 
Analytical testing of raw and finished products as well as processing water and equipment 
Examine product retain shelf life samples; aid manager in evaluation of shelf life data 
Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment routinely 
Collect and ship sales sample requests 
Complete certificate of analysis (COA’s) per customer requests 
Compare test results to quality specifications and limits, notify quality and production manager when results are out of specification 
Careful and neat work habits and willingness to perform more modest tasks (cleaning working area and tools, ordering supplies etc.) 
Perform, after sanitation pre-operational inspection 
Perform swabbing (ATP, allergen, microbiological) of plant equipment and buildings 
Assist with special projects as needed 
Perform other duties as assigned