QA Peel Technician - 3rd Shift Lab & Production QA

Ventura Coastal, LLC; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Coastal, LLC in Visalia, CA is seeking a Peel Technician to test citrus peel after extraction and support QA operations. The role may fill in for the Fresh Fruit Lab Technician during the shift, reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor. Shift is 3rd with a differential and potential overtime.

Responsibilities include moisture analysis, data entry, and maintaining GMP and food safety practices across production. Prior lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a food processing environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP software.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment such as CEM Moisture machine.
• High school graduate; post high school graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test citrus peel after extraction and assist Fresh Fruit Lab Technician.
• Analyze peel samples for moisture content and other parameters (pH, acidity, etc.).
• Input data into Portal/CitrOS/Sage with accuracy and speed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Laboratory skills

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

CEM Moisture machine

ERP systems

Sage/Portal data entry

Job description

Ventura Coastal, LLC in Visalia, CA is seeking a Peel Technician to test citrus peel after extraction and support QA operations. The role may fill in for the Fresh Fruit Lab Technician during the shift, reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor. Shift is 3rd with a differential and potential overtime.

Responsibilities include moisture analysis, data entry, and maintaining GMP and food safety practices across production. Prior lab experience is preferred.