Quality Assurance Technician

Lyons Magnus; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

401(k) plan

Job summary

Lyons Magnus seeks a Quality Technician to support the QA lab and production lines. You will analyze product chemistry, calibrate instruments, and ensure adherence to quality and food safety standards across multiple lines.

Responsibilities include data documentation, HACCP monitoring, and cross-functional communication with production and QA teams. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Understanding Lyons manufacturing capabilities.
• Ability to follow directions and work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure quality and food safety standards.
• Calibrate and use analytical equipment daily.
• Analyze product chemistry (Brix, pH, viscosity) per HACCP sheets.
• Verify line parameters and document data for traceability.
• Backfill for PQG Lead and train QA lab staff.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma with lab experience

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Description

Lyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2,000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally.

Job Type

Full-time

Job Summary

The Quality Department is responsible for verifying that product meets or exceeds safe food handling and quality standards. This includes taking any necessary corrective action in the event of an issue. They are responsible for collaborating with Operations and other functional stakeholders to ensure safe, wholesome and set quality parameters are adhered to, controls in place are functioning as designed and escape matters in a timely manner.

Shifts

• Mid: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
• Night: 10:00pm - 6:30am

Pay Range

Day shift: $18.00 - $19.30 / per hour

Mid or Night shift includes a 10% differential.

Core Responsibilities

• Ability to complete the following for a minimum of two-three production lines per respective shift with ease:
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assure the adherence to customer, company quality and food safety standards.
• Ensure proper use and care of analytical instruments and equipment, including daily calibration checks.
• Analyze product chemistry in the form of sugar solids (Brix), pH and thickness (Viscosity), Titratable Acidity, Water Activity, Drain Weight, sensory, and other analytical and operational tests that are performed for each lot and documented as required per Process Control and HACCP Sheets in RedZone and DAX/ERP.
• Ensure the UHT processor parameters are in balance, Aseptic process controls are followed as prescribed on the Process Control Checklists.
• Inspect rework before it is used and make sure documentation provides traceability.
• Verify product quality and integrity by checking the production line during the filling of each lot, (looking specifically at package and case integrity, label and code date accuracy, weights, temperatures, and tray/screen inspections for signs of any foreign material).
• Analyze first and last cartons during formula changes for product chemistry and tray/screen inspections to ensure no presence of foreign materials.
• Perform HACCP monitoring activities including filter checks, metal detector monitoring, magnets checks, allergen verifications and hot fill monitoring as prescribed by production line requirements.
• Monitor the line and equipment for food safety related items such as good manufacturing practices and proper sanitation practices.
• Properly document all data and provide timely/effective communication to production supervisors, management, production employees and other Quality Assurance Technicians and Supervisors.
• Collect any necessary samples and maintain the retain sample library accordingly.
• Fill in as needed in other areas of the Quality Department as assigned by the Lead PQG Technician, QA Manager or Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance to company expectation on meals, breaks and attendance policies.
• Assist in problem solving events to determine root cause and establish preventive measures.
• Receive Raw Materials and follow necessary procedures to ensure compliance to company receipt, handling and storage processes.
• Has knowledge and application of +50% of all laboratory procedures, cross functionally trained and able to cover +75% of Quality Control and Assurance checks or expectations of all production lines and Analytical Laboratory Stations.
• Assist in problem solving events to determine root cause and establish preventive measures.
• Receive Raw Materials and follow necessary procedures to ensure compliance to company receipt, handling and storage processes.
• Has knowledge and application of 100% of all laboratory procedures, cross functionally trained and able to cover 100% of Quality Control and Assurance checks or expectations
• Act as the Trainer for all QA Lab, Line, and dept. policies and procedures
• Backfills for PQG Lead, and any vacant or absent personnel.
• Performs sensory evaluation on samples and document as necessary
• Ensure effective collection and shipment of customer samples and with appropriate documentation.
• Ability to work independently at batch station and elevate when necessary.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint,
• A proven track record of exceptional organizational, planning and overall time management skills in addition to exceptional verbal and written communication,
• A comprehensive understanding of the core competencies of Lyons’ manufacturing capabilities and proprietary product development.

Education

• High School Diploma with 1-3 years’ experience in a laboratory environment, preferably one in food manufacturing. Additional course work in (Biology, Chemistry, Food Science) or related discipline a plus.

Other Requirements

• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Detail oriented with the ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation

Additional Information

Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain the very best people. Lyons Magnus offers a comprehensive benefits plan that include: Health, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Sec. 125, 401(k) plan, and more.

To learn more about Lyons Magnus, LLC its products and core values, visit www.lyonsmagnus.com or follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn

Lyons Magnus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

• This organization participates in E-Verify.

Salary Description

$18.00 per hour + shift differential