QA Analyst – Food Safety & Process Improvement

Baldwin Richardson Foods Co.; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods Co. is seeking a QA Analyst to perform analytical testing on finished goods and in-process items, ensuring compliance with safety and quality specs. The role uses standard laboratory techniques and complex calculations to deliver accurate results promptly.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, package checks, data analysis for trends, microbiological swabs, and supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives across production lines.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing quality assurance experience in a highly regulated environment.
• HAACP training strongly preferred.
• Fluently read, write, and converse in English.

Responsibilities

• Performs Pre-Operational Inspections.
• Performs perfect package checks on applicable production lines and reports any issues to QA management.
• Verifies food safety preventive controls are in place and operating properly.
• Supports and educates team members on food safety responsibilities and good manufacturing procedures.
• Conducts data analysis to identify trends and patterns. Leads continuous improvement efforts and projects.
• Performs microbiological swabs as needed.
• Places all non-conforming products on hold, troubleshoots and works with leadership to investigate, determine root cause, and identify non-conforming product range.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of production lines and process flows to troubleshoot production issues with appropriate parties to minimize downtime.
• Identifies areas to reduce waste, rework, and other inefficiencies with a focus on continuous process improvement.
• Performs Internal Audits of facility, process and programs.
• Acts as a backup to Quality Technicians as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

HAACP training

Communication

Stamina

Education

High school diploma (GED)

Job description

Baldwin Richardson Foods Co. is seeking a QA Analyst to perform analytical testing on finished goods and in-process items, ensuring compliance with safety and quality specs. The role uses standard laboratory techniques and complex calculations to deliver accurate results promptly.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, package checks, data analysis for trends, microbiological swabs, and supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives across production lines.