**MANAGER IS NOW LOOKING FOR 2 QA TECHNICIANS FOR THIS LOCATION**
QA Technician - Richmond Bread
Location: Richmond, CA 94804
Shift is 1st Monday through Friday Hours are 6am 2:30pm.
**While the worker is training, it will be Monday through Friday. Hours are 6am 2:30pm
** Candidate must be flexible for overtime and the occasional Saturday, pending workload.
Reason for role: additional coverage needed.
Addition to the team.
Is there a possibility this role could be extended? Yes
Is there a possibility this role could convert to full time? Not able to comment at this time.
Pay Rate is $28.00 to $30.00 per hour.
Candidates will interview with the manager over Teams.
** Candidate must be eligible to be employed for an indefinite duration without limitations.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Responsible for sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results. Troubleshoot out-of-spec results.
* Ensure that daily records are kept and maintained.
* Data Entry, tracking and interpretation.
* Following QC Hold Procedures for out-of-specified products.
* Must possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP's).
* Will assist in the discipline to maintain a 5-S rating of an "A ".
* Be flexible in working hours.
* Equipment calibration and troubleshooting.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Participate in continuous improvement.
* Must meet with the supervisor daily covering any issues associated with production.
* All production records, including CCP's, shuold be reviewed daily.
* Follow-up customer complaints and correspond with production.
* Manage product specifications.
* Coordinate HACCP team.
* Maintain policy and implement policies and procedures including training relating to GMP's, Food Safety and regulatory compliance.
* Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
* Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
* Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.
* Demonstrate ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and duties as they relate to food safety and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications:
* Minimum bachelor's degree (Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or related science) and minimum 2 years experience or an addition 4+ years (min 6 years) if no degree.
* HACCP certified required, PCQI certified required, GFSI experience preferred.
* Knowledge of Microbiological, Physical, Chemical and Organoleptic Testing.
* Ensure client policies, procedures, and workplace safety are adhered to.
* Evaluate trends from test results and develop plans to correct deficiencies and communicate these plans to employees, and management.
* Implement quality control processes/testing to meet the expectations of clients quality standards and ensure that the product(s) are within specification.
* Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Utilize and maintain inventory on laboratory and sanitation supplies.
* Good oral/written communication skills.
* Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
* Proficient in window-based PC programs.
* Lab Test Equipment/Maintenance.
* Must follow current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Sanitation Practices, Food Safety and Occupational Safety.
* Ability to lift up to 50lbs as well as the ability to safely climb ladders and work at elevated heights to perform inspections, cleaning, maintenance, and other job-related tasks.