QC Technician 3rd shift

Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc•Bakersfield, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will report to the Supervisor and is a Full-time - Regular, Non-Exempt role with a 3rd shift schedule (10pm-630am). The hourly pay rate is $20.25-$22.75/hr. Generous Brands, through its brands Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh, is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through vibrant nutrition. They also partner with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute, and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages. Bolthouse Farms is a leading provider of chilled juices, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is a fast-growing kombucha brand focused on gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand. SAMBAZON beverages offer the superfruit power of açaí. The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California and the Greater Chicago Area.

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.
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

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; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Carry out, with limited supervision, quality analysis and control for production of beverage, salad dressing, kids’ tube, fiber, concentrate and IQF production.
Work within the laboratory and the processing facility to perform analytical analysis, food safety/quality audits and micro audits/sampling.
Uphold all WM. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. quality/food safety parameters for the products produced.
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.