Quality Assurance Technician

Albertsons • Riverside, CA

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About The Position

About the company Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community. Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr's, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Are you passionate about ensuring top-quality products and maintaining food safety? We are looking for a meticulous QA Technician to join our Soup production plant! In this role, you'll be hands-on in monitoring the production process, testing products, and ensuring that everything meets our high standards of quality and safety. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, this is your chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional beverages to our customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or coursework in food science or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in quality assurance or quality control in a food or beverage production facility.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed procedures.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety regulations.
• Basic understanding of lab testing equipment and procedures.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including shifts, weekends, or overtime, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished soups.
• Conduct quality tests, such as pH, Brix, and microbiological tests, to ensure products meet specifications.
• Monitor production lines to ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety standards.
• Record and analyze quality data, reporting any deviations from standards to the QA Coordinator or management.
• Assist in the investigation of product quality issues and help implement corrective actions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab and testing equipment.
• Ensure proper documentation of all quality control activities.
• Work closely with production teams to identify potential quality risks and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Follow food safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED