QA Inspector: Food Safety & Pistachio Grading

PRIMEX INTERNATIONAL TRADING; Wasco (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Primex Farms, LLC in Wasco, California, is seeking a QA 1 to join our Quality Assurance team. This full-time role ensures products meet quality and food safety standards, performing product grading, moisture testing, classification, data recording, and posting while adhering to GMP, HACCP, allergen control, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities include sampling, accurate testing, reporting defects, maintaining records, assisting during high workload periods, and supporting training of new QA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic reading and writing skills required.
• Related work experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect product samples in a fast-paced production environment.
• Accurately grade, test moisture levels, classify, and post product from production lines.
• Assist other Quality personnel during periods of high workload.
• Recognize and report defects in both inshell and shelled pistachio products.
• Perform hand sorting activities when required.
• Record quality data accurately on written and electronic forms.
• Verify product categories and weights before posting license plates.
• Print and post license plates for all products.
• Notify operators of product quality issues.
• Report dirty bins or sanitation concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Complete sample requests for buyers and trade representatives.
• Perform daily inspections and report non-conformances.
• Maintain a clean work area throughout the shift.
• Assist with physical inventory verification activities.
• Assist in training new QA 1 employees when assigned.
• Follow all written company policies and procedures.
• Notify Quality 3 personnel of food safety risks.
• Adhere to GMP requirements and report violations.
• Report safety and food safety concerns to management.
• Provide audit support as required.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Basic math

Report writing

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job description

Primex Farms, LLC in Wasco, California, is seeking a QA 1 to join our Quality Assurance team. This full-time role ensures products meet quality and food safety standards, performing product grading, moisture testing, classification, data recording, and posting while adhering to GMP, HACCP, allergen control, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities include sampling, accurate testing, reporting defects, maintaining records, assisting during high workload periods, and supporting training of new QA