Evening QC Technician – Food & Beverage

Whale Communications; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 58,025,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bolthouse Farms, a Generous Brands company, is seeking a QC Technician to support quality analysis and control in beverage production. The role involves laboratory work, audits, sampling and ensuring compliance with QA and GMP standards.

You will perform daily production audits, collect samples, operate lab equipment, and document results. The position requires attention to detail, collaboration with supervisors, and flexibility including weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or 3–6 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be self-motivated and can perform multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate in English; Spanish desired but not mandatory
• Must be teamwork oriented, communicate and interact well with others
• Ability to taste and evaluate finished products
• Ability to differentiate colors to examine product quality difference
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Daily audits of production procedures including verification of code dates, scales, water levels, plant GMPs, and documentation
• Line audits against established guidelines and frequency
• Conduct daily audits and address items out of compliance with QC Supervisor and production personnel
• Sample collection, operation of lab equipment, data analysis and entry, shipment of sample
• Calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment
• Performs analytical analysis of in-process and finished goods produced within the APEX facility
• Performs pre-operational, in-process and post operation food safety and plant sanitation audits
• Performs microbiological/ATP swabbing of plant equipment and facilities
• Places product on hold if deviations from standards occur
• Completes corrective actions for deviations from standards
• Enforces plant QA, hygiene and GMP policies
• Obtains product retain samples for further evaluation
• Completes all quality paperwork in both hard copy and electronic format
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

MS Office proficiency

English communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory equipment operation

Quality management systems

Job description

Bolthouse Farms, a Generous Brands company, is seeking a QC Technician to support quality analysis and control in beverage production. The role involves laboratory work, audits, sampling and ensuring compliance with QA and GMP standards.

You will perform daily production audits, collect samples, operate lab equipment, and document results. The position requires attention to detail, collaboration with supervisors, and flexibility including weekends.