Food Quality Assurance Technician I (Oakland - AM Shift)

Butcher's by Roli Roti; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Butcher's by Roli Roti is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to inspect manufacturing processes and products, ensure safety, and maintain quality documentation. You will perform routine QC checks, monitor CCPs, and support lab sampling and data collection in a fast-paced food production environment.

The role requires 0-2 years of QA experience in the food industry and a college degree in a relevant field; responsibility includes assisting with product development, shelf-life studies, and GMP

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine quality checks and CCP monitoring
• Prepares samples for third-party lab analysis and calibrates test equipment
• Maintains accurate documentation of food safety and quality inspections
• Performs daily pre-operational checks for production equipment and facility
• Assists with new product development and data collection
• Conducts shelf-life studies and GMP inspections
• Reports non-conformities and supports corrective actions
• Follows USDA standards, GMPs, CCPs and SOPs

Skills

English language

Collaboration

MS Office

Decision making

Project management

Learning orientation

Results driven

Leadership

Education

College degree preferred

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.