Quality Technician

Refresco; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 29,880 - 31,147; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure product quality and safety in a fast-paced production environment. This role involves conducting thorough inspections, maintaining compliance with food safety standards, and performing detailed analyses on raw materials and finished products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance within manufacturing, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact product integrity and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials.
• Ensure all products conform to customer specifications as outlined in SAP system.
• Maintain accurate records of all tests and retests performed.

Skills

Excel

Word

SAP

Measurement tools

Food Safety Requirements

GMP

SQF

Six Sigma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMM machines

Job description

San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA 92408, USA

Description

Compensation range: $21.69 to $22.61 per hour

Essential Job Functions:
• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required
personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to
hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety
gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or
governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Ensure all products conform to the customer specifications as outlined in SAP system.
• Perform analysis on raw materials, finished batches, treated water and/or any other programmed outlines by the
department.
• Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials including packaging materials
and determine status of materials as acceptable or unacceptable.
• Evaluate finished products against current standards by performing audits to monitor all aspects of finished product
and packaging integrity.
• Check process control parameters to assure proper equipment application and operation is being maintained by
performing secure seal, closure torque, can seam checks, and/or any other requirements required by the customer or
the company.
• Stop any production which may be questionable in terms of Food Safety and immediately alert a member of the
management team.
• Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests and retests performed. Complete all other required reports (work
orders, action reports, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Perform analytical tests required to qualify ingredient batches for production.
• Perform production line checks at specified intervals.
• Ensure accurate test results by maintaining proper operation and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times.
• Report all out of specification results to designated leadership.
• Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by leadership.

Required Skills:
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.
• Exposure to using measurement tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM machines) preferred.
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
• High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.
• Familiarity with SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations preferred.
• Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
• Able to read and understand metric system.
• Food or beverage laboratory experience preferred

Competencies:
• Technical: Skilled in maintaining accurate and detailed records of inspections and tests
• Integrity: Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards in all quality assurance activities.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing production environments and requirements.
• Communication: Clear and concise communication with production staff and management

Education and Experience:
• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, must be at least 21 years old.

Working Conditions:
• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as
needed.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require
hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold (laboratory is temperature controlled).
The environment is structured and supervised.

Travel Requirements:
• 0% travel anticipated.

Physical Requirements: R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)

Stand or Sit = FStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl = O
Lifting up to 50 lbs. (minimum 5 lbs.) = O
Carry weight, lift = O
Walking = F
Driving = R
Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance = O

• Visual/Sensory: This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Mental Stress: There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

Other Duties:
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that
are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time
with or without notice.

Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender
identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

1-3 years:

1-3 years:

1 – 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment preferred

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