Quality Technician

Wawona Frozen Foods • Clovis, CA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician conducts verifications required by standard operating procedures to ensure products meet minimum quality standards. The role includes completing required paperwork, performing critical control point (CCP) checks, and communicating quality feedback to department leads or supervisors and other departments. The position is based at Wawona Frozen Foods’ Alluvial location and is listed as first shift, 3:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The work takes place in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, with schedules that may vary to support the team, customers, and deadlines.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience working in manufacturing or a similar setting.
• 0–2 years of experience working in Quality Control or a related field.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative.
• Ability to work with employees at different levels while building rapport and respect.
• Punctuality and regular attendance are required.
• Ability to follow color-coding rules for utensils, containers, and other equipment.
• Must be fully authorized to work in the United States and physically located in the United States.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently.
• Ability to see all colors and use peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in the company safety program to maintain a healthy and injury-free environment.
• Participate in training and company meetings.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow the food manufacturing facility dress code.
• Perform applicable quality checks, including pit checks, grading checks, and checks in Repack or Fruit Cup departments.
• Perform CCP checks, including metal detector and magnet checks.
• Complete required paperwork and provide quality feedback to department leads or supervisors and other departments.
• Use the computer, including the CDB inventory system.
• Place product on hold when it is out of grade or otherwise does not meet requirements.
• Collect microbiological samples while preventing contamination and following SOPs.
• Inspect systems, equipment, and components for hazards and report findings to a lead or supervisor.
• Follow color-coding rules for utensils, containers, and other equipment.
• Carry out other assigned duties, including repetitive sorting, packing, stacking, or cutting tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance options.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) benefit options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Wawona Wednesdays, end-of-season appreciation events, T-shirts and hats, and Employee of the Month recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed