Production Quality Technician

Ziegenfelder Corporation; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Benefits begin after 60 days

40-hour work week with set days off

Job summary

Ziegenfelder Corporation is seeking a Production Quality Technician for our Chino, CA facility. The role focuses on ensuring product quality from raw materials through packaging, including monitoring processes and performing lab tests to verify standards are met.

The successful candidate will support sanitation, environmental monitoring, and batch documentation while adhering to HACCP, GMP, and SQF practices in a fast-paced food production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, SSOP and GMP is required.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to perform sanitation and sanitation-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw material inputs and monitor production processes to ensure quality.
• Inspect finished products for color, taste, and packaging quality.
• Perform microbiological sampling and environmental monitoring.
• Record results in the data control system and batch records.
• Assist with lab tests and chemistry analyses as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment with maintenance and production teams.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP

SQF

GMP

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Food Science/Technology Degree

Job description

## Production Quality TechnicianApplylocations: Chino, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 16 Days Agojob 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**