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Food Production Quality Assurance Tech

Operation Support Inc

Bell, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Detail Oriented, English Language, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Science, Hazard Analysis, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Industry Standards, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Production Control, Production Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Requirements Management, Safety Compliance, Spanish Language, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
LOCATION
Bell, CA
POSTED
30 days ago
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Free uniforms

We are seeking people who have a background in food science with Quality Assurance experience in food production. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Position Description: 
Quality Assurance Tech is responsible for the day-to-day activities of Quality Control on the production floor. The QA tech is responsible for inspecting packages and ensuring products meet the company quality standards, customer specifications, food safety plans, and verifying finished goods are met to product quality. This role requires the ability to work independently and with other team members in a fast-paced environment. Work schedule Monday through Friday with potential weekend work based on business needs. 

We are seeking people who have a background in food science with Quality Assurance experience in food production. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. 

Qualifications: 
·         Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
·         Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. 
·         Strong organizational and time-management skills.
·         Ability to work both independently and with a team.
·         Prolonged periods of standing, bending, twisting, reaching and grasping with both hands. 
·         Ability to continuously lift up to 15lbs.
·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and quality data systems.
·         Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels. 
·         Maintain company attendance standards.
·         Flexible work schedule (e.g., weekends and holidays)
·         Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desirable. 
 


Education/Experience: 


·High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience


Minimum of 2 years of quality experience in a regulated food or dietary supplement manufacturing environment. 



Key Responsibilities: 
  • Perform inspections of materials, products, and paperwork to verify compliance with specifications.
  • Create and maintain accurate and complete records of work performed. 
  • Perform lab tests and seal test.
  • Perform line clearance inspections, lot clearances, and 1st piece inspections.
  • Notify Production Supervisors, and Quality Supervisors promptly when non-conformances are identified.
  • Perform quality checks for foreign material with the verification of mesh screens, detectors, etc.
  • Verify and perform specified quality test on random finished cases such as count verification, label conformity, seal conformity, lot code and expiration verification, etc. on pallets for shipping to customers. 
  • Assists in the development of quality control specifications and procedures. 
  •  Promote a strong quality culture and serve as a resource. 
  •  Complete all compliance training (e.g., sexual harassment, workplace violence, active shooter) and department focused training.
  • Adhere to all company policies, industry standards, and food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP).   
  • Use of visual, auditory or special protective equipment (e.g., hairnet, beard net (if applicable), and gloves)
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance. 
  • Ensure production areas are clean, sanitized, and organized, adhering to food safety. 
  • Identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices. 
  •  All other duties are based on business needs.

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Operation Support Inc