QA Tech 1, 1st Shift

BA Candidate Gateway•Irwindale, CA

11d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

The QA Tech 1 is a key Quality Assurance role within the plant and supports QA team leads in safeguarding compliance with food safety and quality requirements. As a QA Tech 1 at Bonduelle Fresh Americas (“BFA”), you will embrace our vision of Giving People the Freedom to Eat HealthierTM through excellence and daily performance of essential quality assurance functions, including finished goods checks and sampling for PCT testing (Hold & Release products).

Requirements

Strong attention to detail.
Ability to read, write and speak English; comprehension of basic math.
Basic computer skills and ability to multitask.
Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24 hour plant environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, ability to climb stairs numerous times a day.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
GED/High School Diploma

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with and maintain all GMP/PPE/Safety, HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.
Understand and implement requirements for product sampling and sample product following PCT sampling procedures established by the customer and corporate QA.
Sample finished product for Hold & Release PCT sampling as required by customers; prepares logs and submits samples for Hold & Release tests.
Conduct seal integrity tests on finished products and ensure PMOs/SMOs perform equipment adjustments as needed to ensure 100% compliance with seal integrity.
Identify any and all non-conformances, document and report it to the PMO/SMO and production leads for immediate follow-up; correct abnormalities and restore functioning where needed.
Clean and/or fill-up the Haug tank at the start of every shift and maintain tank water level and cleanliness throughout the shift.
Log leaks, non-conformances and sample submissions in the QA database.
Perform other duties as assigned.