Quality Assurance Technician (Temporary)

Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will report to the QA Supervisor and is a Full-Time Temporary, Hourly role. The company, Generous Brands, is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through vibrant nutrition via its brands: Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands also partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute, and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages. Bolthouse Farms is a leading provider of chilled juice, 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 highlight 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/GED or one to two years’ experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
Operation of manual and automated analytical equipment (1 year)
Regulated food manufacturing environment with familiarity of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards (1 year)
Scientific method and report writing (1 year)
Gathering, recording, and reporting on operational and quality metrics, through manual or automated systems (1 year)
Mechanical/Technical Aptitude to troubleshoot minor equipment failures and make minor adjustments
Math skills combined with the ability to perform and understand scientific based tests and results
Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft office, Word, Excel etc.
Communicate and interact well with others in the laboratory and manufacturing environment
Able to work over 40 hours, weekends, and flexible hours when business need arises
Ability to work with minimal supervision and apply common sense of Good Laboratory Practices

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred
Working knowledge of food safety regulatory requirements and global standards, including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA CFR) and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
Experience with GFSI-recognized certification programs such as BRC and/or SQF preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates and documents quality of finished goods and raw materials
Reports quality conditions as needed
Evaluates condition of the manufacturing facility and warehouse space to ensure compliance to regulatory and HACCP requirements
Audits programs in support of quality objectives
Maintains a clean and organized working environment
Follows safety regulations. Participates in process improvement activities. Meets performance schedules
Maintains product quality through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety Preventive Controls, product specifications and quality procedures
Participates in the maintenance and development of plant quality programs in support of HACCP
Provides training and education of quality-based programs to manufacturing partners
Demonstrates and understands safety as a core value and follows the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforces and coaches others to do the same
Understand and follows established safety guidelines, consistently complies with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out)
Supports food safety, legality, and quality programs
Maintains product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures. Monitors and documents quality measures using analytical tools
Performs other duties as assigned.