QA Technician 2nd shift

US02 Solina USA Inc.; Eastvale (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Solina USA Inc. in Eastvale, California is seeking a Quality Assurance/Lab associate to support the QA department and interface with production and shipping to ensure products are safe and meet quality standards.

The role involves collecting paperwork, sampling products and raw materials, performing metal detector verification, calibrating thermometers, recording temperatures, and preparing samples for shipment. Strong English reading/writing skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of quality and/or lab experience in the food industry preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English to complete required forms.

Responsibilities

• Collect and file production paperwork for QA auditing purposes.
• Sample finished products to assure compliance with customer specifications.
• Sample inbound raw materials in a statistically significant manner.
• Conduct metal detector verification checks on production lines.
• Calibration of thermometers.
• Record temperatures of outbound loads.
• Gather composite samples for testing.
• Prepare samples for shipments to customers.
• Manage sample submission to outside labs.
• Cross train with lab personnel to perform lab testing duties when required.
• Performs self quality audits within the plant.
• Supports IMS/Scan4Ship labeling/hold/lot/BOL standards and processes.
• Other projects as needed by area supervisor and/or manager.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Lab experience

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Thermometers

Metal detectors

Job description

Primary Location

EASTVALE, California, United States of America At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture. We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient. Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America. By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet. If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us ! Who are we looking for? Supports the needs of the Quality Assurance department while interfacing with production and receiving/shipping departments to ensure that products are safe, wholesome and meet quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and file production paperwork for QA department auditing purposes
• Sample finished products to assure compliance with customer specifications
• Sample inbound raw materials in a statistically significant manner.
• Conduct metal detector verification checks on production lines
• Calibration of thermometers
• Record temperatures of outbound loads
• Gather composite samples when necessary
• Prepare samples for shipments to customers
• Manage sample submission to outside labs
• Cross train with lab personnel to perform lab testing duties when required
• Performs self quality audits within the plant
• Supports IMS/Scan4Ship labeling/hold/lot/BOL standards and processes
• Other projects as needed by area supervisor and/or manager.

Candidate Profile

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of quality and/or lab experience in the food industry is preferred.
• Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.

Pay Range: $23.00 - $24.72 per hour

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment

At Solina, our culture is guided by PACE - a shared mindset that helps us grow, collaborate, and bring ambitions to life. It encourages us to think bigger, take ownership, stay curious, and succeed together.