Quality Assurance Technician

Connect Staffing; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food safety sector is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician in Colton, CA. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with safety regulations through inspections and testing procedures. Successful candidates will enjoy health benefits and a structured onboarding process, which includes an AI-based interview for prompt consideration.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of general food safety regulations and policies.
• Ability to use various testing and measuring instruments.
• Willingness to achieve HACCP and PCQI certification if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA walk-throughs to ensure GMP compliance.
• Monitor plant operations for sanitary procedures.
• Initiate hold process for non-conforming products.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety programs

Operational knowledge of computers

Ability to understand SOPs

Basic analytical testing knowledge

Education

HACCP and PCQI certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Testing instruments

Job description

Shift : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift available

1st shift - $19.00

2nd shift - $20.00

3rd shift - $20.50

Requirements of the Quality Assurance Technician :

• Basic knowledge of general food safety programs and policies including government regulations
• Operational knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to read and understand plant SOPs, work instructions, GMPs, and safety instructions
• Basic knowledge of general food safety programs and policies including government regulations
• HACCP and PCQI certified or willing to become certified
• Basic analytical testing knowledge
• Basic ability to use instruments / equipment vital to completing duties (e.g., scales, thermometers, metal detectors, calculators, gauges, calipers, rulers, ovens)

Benefits of the Quality Assurance Technician :

• Health and dental benefits available

Responsibilities for the Quality Assurance Technician :

• Perform daily QA walk-throughs; verify GMPs are followed in the facility and set example by practicing correct GMP procedures at all times
• Monitor plant operations to ensure sanitary operational procedures are followed according to GMPs
• Perform pre-operational inspections, monitoring for food safety and quality
• Initiate and complete the hold process for non-conforming product, raw materials, and other materials as required; follow up and complete disposition when determined
• Verify batch formulas and product labels ensuring activities are complete and meet specifications
• Monitor and verify CCPs / preventive controls as required
• Perform equipment calibration as assigned
• Perform basic analytical testing
• Perform environmental swabbing for bacteria and pathogens; prepare, document, and send swabs to third party lab as require
• Perform environmental and finished product testing for allergens
• Collect finished product samples
• Collect and record temperature readings
• Identify and report food safety issues and assist in conducting investigations into food safety issues, foreign material findings, and customer complaints
• Review production records for completion and compliance with good documentation practices
• Execute and maintain the document and photo retention process
• All candidates meeting the minimum requirements will receive an SMS invite to an AI-based interview. This interview helps us understand your qualifications and experience, and candidates who complete it will receive first consideration. Please expect a text message from [phone] within 30 minutes of submitting your application.

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Quality Assurance Technician • Colton, CA, US