Production Quality Technician

Armstrong Group; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Benefits start on day 60

Job summary

Armstrong Group is hiring a Production Quality Technician in Chino, CA. You will ensure raw materials are correctly prepared, monitor production, and inspect final products for quality, while documenting QA processes and driving improvements.

You will perform CIP and batch processing, sanitation tasks, microbiological sampling, and environmental monitoring. Proficiency with HMI, QA software, and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• One plus years within a food manufacturing facility preferred.
• Experience with Food Safety, HACCP, SQF, Sanitation (SSOP & GMP) and/or other food safety systems and QA process improvement skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure finished products are ready for packaging by preparing raw material inputs, monitoring production, and inspecting products for quality.
• Review and document QA processes and suggest improvements.
• Perform CIP and batch processing, handling stainless-steel piping and hoses.
• Participate in sanitation tasks and environmental monitoring sampling.
• Record microbiological data and report findings to Quality Manager.
• Use HMI to call ingredients for bulk processing and transfers.
• Support production with mix making, cleaning, testing, and sanitation scheduling.
• Verify color, taste, quantity, wrap, and Rainbow Array meet standards.
• Comply with HACCP, GMP, SOP, SSOP and document all procedures.
• Conduct lab functions including environmental sampling and data completion.

Job description

## Production Quality TechnicianApplylocations: Chino, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R-2306At Ziegenfelder, we specialize in producing high-quality frozen twin pops under the **Budget Saver** brand, as well as private label products for major retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Dollar General. Our facilities are located in Wheeling, WV; Chino, CA; Denver, CO; and Lockhart, TX.A Ziegenfelder Quality Technician is responsible for:* Ensuring that finished Ziegenfelder treats are ready for packaging by properly preparing raw material inputs, monitoring production processes, and inspecting final products to ensure customer satisfaction.* Reviewing and documenting quality assurance processes and making recommendations for improvements.* Manipulate a variety of stainless-steel hard pipes and flexible hosing to perform CIPs and batch processing. (Learning for tech 1)* Participate in plant sanitation activities including floor scrubbing, drain cleaning, and other manual sanitation tasks.* Participate in environmental monitoring program by collecting samples of finished product, work in progress, on equipment and around facility.* Review and record microbiological data and report concerns and findings to Quality Manager. (labwork)* Use HMI to appropriately call ingredients for bulk processing and transfer of batches.(Mix, sugars, CIP, transfers)* Conducting production support to include mix making, equipment cleaning, product quality testing/sampling, and completion of the master sanitation schedule tasks.* Verifying finished product meets quality standards of color, taste, quantity, wrap, and Rainbow Array.* Adhering to HACCP, GMP, SOP, and SSOP programs and coordinating all documentation to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and Ziegenfelder directives, policies, and procedures.* Perform chemistry testing to ensure product specifications.* Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and work cross-functionally with Production and Maintenance departments.* Perform multiple quality checks and records results in the data control system as well as document batch records.* Complete internal lab functions including environmental sampling and document completion. (labwork)* Conducting regular audits of documentation to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and Ziegenfelder directives, policies, and procedures.**Qualifications and Education Requirements*** One plus years within a food manufacturing facility, preferred.* Preference will be given to Food Science, Food Technology Degree, or other related fields, however not required, experience will be considered.* Experience and training with Food Safety, HACCP, SQF, Sanitation (SSOP & GMP) and/or other food safety systems and Quality Assurance process improvement skills required. SQF certification preferred but not required.* Strong computer skills to include the use of Microsoft Office products.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.**Physical Abilities*** Standing up to 12 hours per day.* Moving and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly, daily.* Bending, twisting, reaching and grasping actions.* Good spatial awareness working around manufacturing equipment.**Working Conditions*** Subject to cold temperatures of less than 32F for more than one hour with proper protection equipment.* May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protection equipment**Benefits and Compensation*** **Bi-weekly pay:** $21.50 - $25.00* **Schedule:** 40 hours per week with consecutive set days off* **Benefits:** Begin on the first day after 60 days of employment* **401(k) with company matching*** **Paid holidays****Who We Are** The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions. Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.