Manufacturing QA Technician II

Netpace Inc; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Netpace Inc in Richmond, CA is seeking a Laboratory Quality Assurance Technician to ensure product safety and compliance. The role requires following SOPs, HACCP and GMP, and working in a fast-paced food safety environment.

You will perform sampling, testing, data entry, and record keeping, coordinate with supervisors, and contribute to continuous improvement while training and supporting shift operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or related science; 2+ years in QA or 6+ years without degree.
• HACCP certified required; SQF Practitioner preferred.
• Knowledge of microbiological, physical, chemical and organoleptic testing.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures and workplace safety.
• Evaluate test results trends and communicate corrective plans to staff and management.
• Implement quality control processes to meet quality standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and initiative with flexibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory and sanitation supplies.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Proficient with Windows PC software.
• Lab test equipment maintenance experience.
• Follow GMPs, GSPs, Food Safety and Occupational Safety guidelines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Sampling, testing, plating, reading and recording product test results; troubleshoot out-of-spec results.
• Maintain daily records and documentation.
• Data entry, tracking and interpretation of results.
• Follow SOPs and HACCP/quality procedures.
• Support 5-S initiative to maintain organization.
• Be flexible with working hours; overtime and some Saturdays.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot lab equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Meet daily with supervisor to discuss issues in production.
• Monitor CCP records and communicate findings to production.
• Coordinate HACCP team activities and product specs management.
• Ensure GMP, sanitation, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Inspect and maintain lab inventory and supplies.
• Demonstrate effective communication to ensure safety, quality and efficiency.

Skills

HACCP certified

Knowledge of testing methods

Good communication skills

Ability to multitask

Strong organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related

2+ years experience in QA/food safety (or 6+ years w/o degree)

Tools

Lab Equipment Maintenance

Window-based PC programs

Job description

Location: Richmond, CA 94804

Shift is 1st Monday through Friday Hours are 6am 2:30pm ( While 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 on work load.

Is there a possibility this role could be extended? Yes

Candidates will interview with manager over Teams.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Responsible for sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results. Trouble shoot 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.
• Monitor all CCP records and frequen have limited work authorization. cies.
• 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, SQF Practitioner preferred.
• Knowledge of Microbiological, Physical, Chemical and Organoleptic Testing.
• Ensure 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 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