Quality Assurance Technician, 3rd Shift

Califia Farms • Bakersfield, CA

8d • $21 - $26

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for executing corporate and plant specific Food Safety, Quality and Laboratory requirements.

Requirements

• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations.
• Must be able to taste all foods with no aversions or allergies.
• Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs and hairnet in production areas.
• Able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment
• Able to obtain HACCP, SQF practitioner and IBWA certification (within 1 year).
• Able to perform root cause analysis.
• Able to communicate and work well with people on all levels of the organization.
• Able to receive, analyze and report out information efficiently.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) – ability to follow laboratory SOPs.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) - ability to keep proper records.
• Strong computer literacy – MS applications, databases.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze large amounts of data and determine deficiencies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• 2-4 years – Experience in food processing
• Associate Degree in related field

Responsibilities

• Maintain product quality by analyzing manufacturing and engineering requirements and devising testing methods and procedures
• Establish product quality documentation by writing and implementing quality assurance procedure
• Interact with the leadership group, production team members, and maintenance departments to improve and maximize plant output, efficiency, quality and safety
• Manage Quality Control Program that ensures that product is inspected to meet acceptable safety quality standards
• Maintain and achieve internal quality targets and measurements
• Ensure Production and other support areas of the plant are maintained to highest standards and in strict conformation to GMP standards
• Achieve quality targets and ensures accurate records of quality compliance
• Ensures the cleanliness, sanitation and overall organization of manufacturing areas
• Ensures consistency with quality standards, practices, and policies
• Support change efforts at manufacturing plant to improve and enhance quality systems
• Support training of quality procedures throughout the plant
• Communicate with production regarding productivity status and discrepancy
• Perform other duties assigned by Executive Management to support the department.
• Safeguards and maintains company equipment and property, including Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Ensures all areas are kept clean at all times
• Attends all company training sessions
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees