Quality Assurance Specialist

Adecco; Desert Hot Springs (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temp-to-hire

Benefits options

Upskilling via Adecco Aspire Academy

Job summary

Adecco Staffing is actively seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Specialist for a fast-growing cannabis-infused beverage plant in Desert Hot Springs, CA. This TEMP-TO-HIRE role offers a hands-on production environment with 80% on the floor and opportunities to advance in quality leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Food Safety or QA within food/beverage manufacturing, comfortable conducting inspections, sampling, and real-time issue resolution, and must hold a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in food safety or QA in a food/beverage plant.
• Strong QA and food safety knowledge with problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing and improving food safety and QA programs.
• Provide leadership to production and QA staff on the floor.
• Oversee GMP and line inspections and review production docs for compliance.
• Investigate non-conforming products and manage CAPA processes.
• Coordinate sample collection, test result reviews, and trend analysis.
• Support audits, corrective actions, and preventive controls.

Skills

Food Science degree

5+ years QA experience

QA knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Prioritization

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Cannabis Industry Badge

Cannabis experience

HACCP

SQF/ISO knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or related field

Job description

Adecco Staffing is currently seeking an Experienced Quality Assurance Specialist for a fast-growing cannabis-infused beverage manufacturing plant in Desert Hot Springs, CA. This is an excellent TEMP-TO-HIRE opportunity for an experienced quality professional looking to grow their career with a dynamic manufacturing organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and/or Quality Control within a food or beverage manufacturing environment and be comfortable working in a hands-on production setting.

Pay: $25.00–$30.00/hour | Weekly Pay | Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Overtime: Must be flexible to work overtime when needed

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

REQUIRED: CID (Cannabis Industry Badge) is MANDATORY

Hands-On Production Environment

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This is a 100% hands-on position, with approximately 80% of the work performed on the production floor.

The successful candidate must be comfortable actively working in the manufacturing environment, conducting inspections, collecting samples, reviewing production processes, communicating with production personnel, and addressing quality and food safety concerns in real time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of Food Safety or Quality Assurance experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment preferred

• Strong knowledge of quality assurance and food safety practices

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong leadership and team‑building abilities

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

• Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer quality standards

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

• CID (Cannabis Industry Badge) is mandatory

• Cannabis manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required

• HACCP certification is a plus

• Knowledge of SQF, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation, verification, validation, and continuous improvement of food safety and quality programs

• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to production and quality personnel

• Oversee production line inspections and GMP inspections

• Review production documentation for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance

• Review, investigate, and assist with the disposition and follow‑up of non‑conforming products

• Manage sample collection schedules and review test results

• Perform trend analysis and assist with corrective action development and documentation

• Participate in state regulatory audits and assist with corrective action development and implementation

• Verify compliance with HACCP and preventive controls

• Assist with investigating customer complaints, internal quality issues, supplier‑related concerns, and non‑conforming products

• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensure finished product specifications, work instructions, and quality standards remain current and are effectively communicated to leadership

• Assist with employee training, onboarding, and verification of training effectiveness

• Maintain records and files in an organized, accurate, and audit‑ready manner

• Assist with quality testing and inspection activities throughout production

• Communicate quality, food safety, and compliance concerns promptly to management

• Support cleanliness and housekeeping standards throughout the production environment

• Perform additional duties as requested by Managers and/or the Director of Manufacturing

Why Work for Adecco?

• Weekly pay

• Temp-to-hire opportunity

• Comprehensive benefits options available
• Access to free upskilling and training programs through Adecco Aspire Academy
• Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment
• Opportunity to grow your career in a fast‑growing manufacturing environment

Pay Details: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short‑term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• a 401K plan
• Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
• our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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