Quality Technician I

DrinkPAK • Santa Clarita, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for ensuring all products produced at this site meet all local and federal regulations and are safe and wholesome.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field (Biology, Microbiology, Food Microbiology, etc.)
• At least 3 years’ experience as QA/QC in the Beverage industry
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, Environmental Monitoring, and microbiological testing
• Knowledge and experience of GFSI audit schemes
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Strong leadership abilities
• Understanding of government regulations in relation to food processing
• Strong personal computer skills i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WHS systems
• Willing to work weekend and evening shifts as required

Nice To Haves

• Certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) preferred
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure GMP and food safety requirements and policies are implemented and respected
• Capable of implementing and coordinating food safety programs (HACCP, Environmental Monitoring, Pest Management, Raw Material, and Finished Product Sampling Plan) for DrinkPAK
• Support the implementation of corrective actions associated with Identified gaps (both internal and external)
• Ensure data is entered into the QMS accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure the correct transactions in QMS are conducted and completed as required (releases, blocks, returns)
• Issue Certificate of Analysis to customers and keep record of the history of recorded analysis results
• Verification of customer documentation requirements for products being supplied from the facility, including bills of lading, packing lists, delivery notes, and quality certificates
• Work closely with Supply Chain to ensure incoming ingredients, chemicals, and packaging materials are sampled, inspected, and approved for use in the production facility
• Provide support to correct key food safety complaints
• Continuous improvement of Quality Culture
• Collect, test, and report results in process Brix, pH, and Titratable Acids and other in-process analyses to ensure they fall within specification ranges.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining the SQF Food Safety and Quality systems.

Benefits

• 100% PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees, 50% for their dependents, paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• 401(k) match program
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

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