Food Quality Assurance Technician I (Oakland - AM Shift)

Rotisystems; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotisystems in Oakland, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to inspect and test manufacturing processes and products, ensuring safety and quality. You will perform routine quality checks, monitor CCPs, calibrate equipment, and support shipping/receiving.

The role requires 0–2 years in food QA, a college degree preferred, and proficiency in MS Office. You will help with data collection, shelf-life studies, GMPs, USDA standards, and problem solving under management.

Qualifications

• English proficiency (read, write, speak)
• Ability to lead and manage others
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Strong collaboration skills
• Decision making under pressure
• Continuous learning mindset
• Experience with project management
• Results-driven approach to QA tasks

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality checks and preventive control points monitoring (temperature checks, label inspection, equipment swabbing, product weight verification, package integrity).
• Prepare samples for third-party lab analysis and calibrate test equipment; maintain documentation of food safety and quality inspections.
• Perform daily pre-operational checks for production equipment and facility.
• Assist with new product development and data collection.
• Carry out shelf-life studies.
• Conduct daily GMP inspections and monthly facility self-inspections.
• Assist with problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Monitor area for food safety and quality issues and report non-compliances.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Collaboration

Decision Making

Learning Orientation

Project Management

Results Driven

Education

College degree preferred in relevant subject

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary:

Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the inspection and testing of manufacturing processes and products to ensure the product safety and quality. Daily tasks include routine quality checks, QC inspection, record keeping, CCPs monitoring, equipment calibration, assistance with shipping and receiving, etc.

QA Technician Responsibilities:

• Conducts routine quality checks and preventive control points monitoring which include but are not limited to temperature checks, label inspection, equipment swabbing, product weight verification, package integrity & organoleptic, etc.
• Prepares samples for third-party lab analysis as needed. Calibrates test equipment – thermometer, scales, etc. Maintains accurate documentation of food safety and quality inspection
• Performs daily pre-operational checks for production equipment and facility prior to the start of production.
• Assists with new product development and data collection.
• Conducts shelf-life studies.
• Conducts daily GMPs inspection and participates in monthly facility self-inspection.
• Assists with problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Monitors assigned area for food safety and quality issues (GMPs, facility, potential contamination, food defense, etc.)
• Identifies and reports when products are not in compliance with established specifications.
• Follows USDA standards, GMPs, CCPs and SOPs.
• Embodies the spirit and culture of RotiSystems and has a passion for food
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to speak, write, and read English
• Manage and lead others
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Collaboration Skills
• Decision Making
• Learning Orientation
• Project Management
• Results Driven

Experience and Education

• 0-2 years of QA experience in food industry, preferably in a USDA establishment
• College degree preferred in relevant subject

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and work in cold and hot environments.