QC Lab Technician - Quality Control Fresh - Shift 3

NEW CARROT FARMS LLC•Bakersfield, CA

4h•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

This position will report to the Supervisor and is a Full-Time Regular, Non-Exempt role on the 3rd shift. The QA/QC Technician will carry out quality analysis and control for the production of shortcut, cello, food service, and frozen production with limited supervision. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper, headquartered in Bakersfield, California. With a history since 1915, they are one of North America's largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots and supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. The company employs approximately 1,600 dedicated individuals.

Requirements

Must be self-motivated and can perform multiple tasks
Ability to communicate in English including writing, speaking and reading
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

Reasonable Spanish desired but not mandatory
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