Quality Assurance Technician I

TruRoots • Chico, CA

3d • $26 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician I supports daily quality and food safety operations through inspection, sampling, testing, documentation, and verification activities. This position plays an important role in ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and food safety programs while supporting the production of safe, high-quality products.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 0–2 years of experience in food manufacturing, laboratory, or quality assurance preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of food manufacturing, laboratory practices, and food safety principles.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Ability to identify issues, exercise sound judgment, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and data entry systems.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical, regulatory, and food safety knowledge.
• Ability to comply with GMPs, HACCP, Food Safety Plan requirements, and company policies.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• HACCP certification
• PCQI certification

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of incoming materials, packaging components, and in-process production to verify compliance with quality specifications.
• Conduct quality testing including pH, °Brix, temperature, fill weight, vacuum, torque, and sensory evaluations as assigned.
• Collect product, environmental monitoring, and verification samples in accordance with established programs.
• Conduct GMP, sanitation, and food safety inspections and document findings.
• Identify, document, communicate, and escalate non-conforming materials, products, or processes through established quality systems.
• Assist with product and material hold programs, including the identification, segregation, documentation, and communication of non-conforming materials.
• Perform routine verification and calibration checks of quality monitoring equipment.
• Accurately complete quality records, logs, checklists, and electronic data entry.
• Maintain sample retention inventories, laboratory supplies, and QA documentation.
• Support traceability exercises, internal audits, corrective actions, and verification activities associated with BRCGS, Organic, Kosher, regulatory, customer, and food safety requirements.
• Participate in Quality team meetings and support Food Safety, Food Defense, HACCP, traceability, and continuous improvement activities.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
• Prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants based on protective characteristics.
• Applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer compensation, benefits, training, and termination.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED