QA/QC Lab Technician - Food Quality Testing (2nd Shift)

Socket.dev; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group Life and AD&D

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bolthouse Fresh Foods in Bakersfield, CA is hiring a QA/QC Technician to perform quality analysis and control for carrot production across shortcut, cello, food service, and frozen lines. You will conduct daily audits, collect samples, and ensure GMPs and documentation are in place.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to work on the 2nd shift, and proficiency in English with basic Spanish desired. Competitive benefits and a diverse team await.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience in food manufacturing or food production preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related experience and/or training preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel and Word

Responsibilities

• Daily audits of production procedures including; verification of code dates, scales, water levels, plant GMPs, and documentation
• Sample collection, operation of scales, data entry
• Grading defects of carrots
• Analytical testing of raw and finished products as well as processing water and equipment
• Examine product retain shelf life samples; aid manager in evaluation of shelf life data
• Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment routinely
• Collect and ship sales sample requests
• Complete COAs per customer requests
• Compare test results to specs and notify when out of specification
• Careful and neat work habits; assist with cleaning and supplies ordering
• Perform sanitation pre-operational inspection
• Perform swabbing (ATP, allergen, microbiological) of plant equipment and buildings
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Self-motivation

English communication

Teamwork

Spanish (desirable)

Follow SOPs

Taste & evaluate products

Color differentiation

Weekend flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's in Food Science (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Bolthouse Fresh Foods in Bakersfield, CA is hiring a QA/QC Technician to perform quality analysis and control for carrot production across shortcut, cello, food service, and frozen lines. You will conduct daily audits, collect samples, and ensure GMPs and documentation are in place.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to work on the 2nd shift, and proficiency in English with basic Spanish desired. Competitive benefits and a diverse team await.