Quality Assurance Technician - Syrup, 2nd Shift

Torani • San Leandro, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Torani, quality is at the heart of everything we do. As we continue our journey toward our $1 Billion vision, we're committed to delivering safe, high-quality products that consistently delight our customers. Achieving that starts on the manufacturing floor, where strong quality systems, close partnerships, and a commitment to continuous improvement ensure every product reflects the standards our customers expect from Torani. The QA Technician – Syrup plays an important role in supporting Torani's food safety and quality programs within our Syrup manufacturing operation. Working closely with Manufacturing and Quality teams, you'll help execute quality systems, conduct inspections and product evaluations, support Positive Release, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure our processes consistently deliver First Time Quality. Building on your foundational quality knowledge, you'll grow your expertise while helping protect the quality, safety, and integrity of every product we make. At Torani, a Certified B Corporation, we flavor more than just drinks—we flavor lives. You'll join a collaborative, people-first team where curiosity, partnership, and continuous improvement are part of how we work every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or another technical or scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working in a food manufacturing or quality environment.
• Foundational knowledge of food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately review documentation, maintain records, and identify quality concerns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including overtime and weekends, when business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).

Responsibilities

• Execute quality systems within the Syrup manufacturing operation.
• Conduct inspections and product evaluations.
• Support Positive Release processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Ensure processes consistently deliver First Time Quality.
• Perform GMP inspections, line checks, and SOP reviews.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing teams.
• Perform quality inspections.
• Support positive release.
• Conduct sensory evaluations.
• Lead the calibration program.
• Review production documentation.
• Keep quality documentation organized, complete, and audit-ready.
• Ensure quality activities align with regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), SQF standards, and Torani's food safety expectations.
• Identify quality concerns.
• Investigate routine issues.
• Recognize trends that deserve further attention.
• Support customer complaint investigations.
• Review production records.
• Evaluate sensory results.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen standard work.
• Communicate observations clearly.
• Escalate concerns promptly.
• Partner with others to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing
• Annual bonus
• 401(k) company match
• Opportunities to build new skills, work with new technologies, and take on new challenges
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums
• Company Day and cultural heritage celebrations
• Team lunches
• Milestone celebrations
• Unlimited Italian sodas, flavored lattes, and opportunities to taste products
• Competitive pay
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level