QC Technician 2nd Shift

Whale Communications; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 58,025,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bolthouse Farms, a Generous Brands company, is seeking a QC Technician to support quality analysis and control in beverage production. The role involves laboratory work, audits, sampling and ensuring compliance with QA and GMP standards.

You will perform daily production audits, collect samples, operate lab equipment, and document results. The position requires attention to detail, collaboration with supervisors, and flexibility including weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or 3–6 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be self-motivated and can perform multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate in English; Spanish desired but not mandatory
• Must be teamwork oriented, communicate and interact well with others
• Ability to taste and evaluate finished products
• Ability to differentiate colors to examine product quality difference
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Daily audits of production procedures including verification of code dates, scales, water levels, plant GMPs, and documentation
• Line audits against established guidelines and frequency
• Conduct daily audits and address items out of compliance with QC Supervisor and production personnel
• Sample collection, operation of lab equipment, data analysis and entry, shipment of sample
• Calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment
• Performs analytical analysis of in-process and finished goods produced within the APEX facility
• Performs pre-operational, in-process and post operation food safety and plant sanitation audits
• Performs microbiological/ATP swabbing of plant equipment and facilities
• Places product on hold if deviations from standards occur
• Completes corrective actions for deviations from standards
• Enforces plant QA, hygiene and GMP policies
• Obtains product retain samples for further evaluation
• Completes all quality paperwork in both hard copy and electronic format
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

MS Office proficiency

English communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory equipment operation

Quality management systems

Job description

• This position will report to the: Supervisor
• Travel Requirement: None
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 2ndshift (2pm-1030pm)
• Employment Category: Full time - Regular
• Hourly Pay Rate: $20.25-$22.00/hr

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.

Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And, SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans.

The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more, please visit www.generousbrands.com.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The QC Technician will carry out with limited supervision, quality analysis and control for production of beverage, salad dressing, kids’ tube, fiber, concentrate and IQF production. The Quality Control Technician will work within the laboratory and the processing facility to perform analytical analysis, food safety/quality audits and micro audits/sampling. This position will be required to uphold all WM. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. quality/food safety parameters for the products produced.

• Daily audits of production procedures including verification of code dates, scales, water levels, plant GMP’s, and documentation
• Line audits against established guidelines and frequency
• Conduct daily audits and work with QC Supervisor and production personnel in addressing items that are out of compliance
• Sample collection, operation of lab equipment, data analysis and entry, shipment of sample
• Obtain and examine product retain shelf life samples
• Calibrates and maintain laboratory equipment
• Performs analytical analysis of all in-process and finished goods produced within the APEX facility
• Performs pre-operational, in-process and post operation food safety and plant sanitation audits
• Performs microbiological/ATP swabbing of plant equipment and facilities
• Places product on hold if deviations from standards occur
• Completes corrective actions for deviations from standards
• Enforces plant QA, hygiene and GMP policies
• Obtains product retain samples for further evaluation
• Completes all quality paperwork in both hard copy and electronic format
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Excel and Word
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be self-motivated and can perform multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate in English including writing, speaking and reading, reasonable Spanish desired but not mandatory
• Must be teamwork oriented, communicate and interact well with others
• Utilize Bolthouse Farms standard operating procedures to prepare and/or analyze various parameters including good laboratory practices and aseptic techniques
• Ability to taste and evaluate finished products
• Ability to differentiate colors to examine product quality difference
• Dependable and can work flexible hours including weekends
• Knowledge of math and science concepts
• Detail oriented and have a good writing ability for clear record keeping

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years’ experience in food manufacturing or food production preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related experience and or/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The work environment for this position will be typical of the manufacturing facility. There are portions of the job that will require working in cold (< 40°F) environments and in warm environments (>90°F), loud environments, in proximity of chemicals as well as the laboratory environment. For short periods of time there is work in a frozen (<0°F) environment.
• Must be able to work in a wet, cold or hot environment
• Must be able to lift 25lbs - 50lbs

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.