QC Technician 3rd shift

Bolthouse Farms•Bakersfield, CA

59d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Evolution Fresh and our joint venture with Sambazon. Bolthouse Farms is the preeminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, and protein drinks. Evolution Fresh - is the premier, cold-pressed juice brand and maker of the new Real Fruit Soda. Through our integrated partnership with Sambazon we produce and sell their high-quality Açaí beverages. Formerly known as Bolthouse Farms - Generous Brands was born out of the independence from its carrot operations and is poised to be the "World's Largest Beverage Start-Up." Currently we have 1000 employees located across the country at our hubs/facilities in Bakersfield, CA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA & Chicago, IL. You can connect with our brands on their socials - Bolthouse Farms (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok ) and Evolution Fresh (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok). The QC Technician will carry out with limited supervision, quality analysis and control for production of beverage, salad dressing, kids' tube, fiber, concentrate and IQF production. The Quality Control Technician will work within the laboratory and the processing facility to perform analytical analysis, food safety/quality audits and micro audits/sampling. This position will be required to uphold all WM. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. quality/food safety parameters for the products produced.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Excel and Word
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
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 Farms 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
Knowledge of math and science concepts
Detail oriented and have a good writing ability for clear record keeping

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; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Daily audits of production procedures including verification of code dates, scales, water levels, plant GMP's, and documentation
Line audits against established guidelines and frequency
Conduct daily audits and work with QC Supervisor and production personnel in addressing items that are out of compliance
Sample collection, operation of lab equipment, data analysis and entry, shipment of sample
Obtain and examine product retain shelf life samples
Calibrates and maintain laboratory equipment
Performs analytical analysis of all in-process and finished goods produced within the APEX facility
Performs pre-operational, in-process and post operation food safety and plant sanitation audits
Performs microbiological/ATP swabbing of plant equipment and facilities
Places product on hold if deviations from standards occur
Completes corrective actions for deviations from standards
Enforces plant QA, hygiene and GMP policies
Obtains product retain samples for further evaluation
Completes all quality paperwork in both hard copy and electronic format
Other duties as assigned