Quality Assurance Technician

ANITAS MEXICAN FOOD INC; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Shift differential (3rd shift)

Shoe reimbursement

Job summary

Anita’s Mexican Foods in San Bernardino, CA is seeking a Quality Technician III to ensure our snack lines meet strict food safety and quality standards. You will perform QA/QC inspections, support line start-ups, review testing results, and help train junior technicians.

The role requires 3 years in quality control/assurance in food manufacturing, knowledge of GMP/HACCP, and strong attention to detail. 3rd shift with weekend rotation is included; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Quality Control/Quality Assurance experience in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety and quality procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform required QA/QC inspections and testing throughout production.
• Verify production lines are food safety compliant prior to start-up.
• Complete line clearance and changeover verifications.
• Perform GMP and HACCP verifications; communicate quality concerns.
• Support product acceptance and rejection decisions; train junior technicians.
• Assist with customer complaint investigations and equipment calibration.

Skills

QA/QC inspections

GMP/HACCP

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This position works closely with Quality, Production, and other departments to ensure products and production lines meet company food safety and quality standards. The Quality Technician III will perform quality inspections and verifications, support line start-ups and changeovers, review quality testing, assist with product acceptance and rejection decisions, and help train and mentor other Quality Technicians.What We Offer:Competitive wagesWeekly payMedical, Dental, and Vision insuranceCompany-paid Life InsuranceVoluntary Supplemental Life Insurance401(k) retirement planEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid time off and company holidaysBirthday holidayTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramCareer growth opportunitiesOn-the-job trainingShift differential (3rd shift)Shoe reimbursementA family-owned environment with leaders who careSchedule:3rd Shift (9:00 pm - 5:00 am)*Flexible/Weekly changing schedule & RotationFlexible working weekendsKey Responsibilities:Perform required QA/QC inspections and testing throughout production.Verify production lines are food safety compliant prior to start-up.Complete line clearance and changeover verifications.Perform GMP and HACCP verifications.Verify date codes, labeling, packaging, allergen controls, and other quality requirements.Identify and communicate food safety or product quality concerns.Support product acceptance and rejection decisions.Train and mentor new and junior Quality Technicians.Assist with customer complaint investigations, equipment calibration, and special projects as needed.3 years of previous Quality Control/Quality Assurance experience.Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and quality procedures.Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.Strong communication and problem-solving skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.High school diploma or equivalent.Must be available to work 3rd shift, including weekends and schedule changes based on production needs.Physical Demands & PPEReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:Stand and walk for extended periodsWalk on uneven ground and wet or slippery floorsTwisting, turning, kneeling, stooping, and bending most of the dayMay be required to lift up to 50 lbs.Exposure to spices (allergens), including but not limited to soy and wheatExposure to high noise levels and a high heat environmentPPE - Hair and beard net, chemical-resistant and anti-slippery rubber boots, safety glasses, face shield, earplugs, bump hard cap, chemical-resistant overalls and gloves with long sleeves, and apron.Core Values—At Anita’s, our core values of knowledge, creativity, courage, honesty, accountability, competency, and safety guide every aspect of our operations, ensuring excellence and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration.More about Anita’s:The Robles Family acquired Anita’s in 1978; since then, Anita's has become recognized for producing snack foods on the West Coast. The plant has various manufacturing lines that produce a wide range of fried tortilla chips, pallet snacks, and taco shells. In 2013, Anita's moved into its new state-of-the-art facility in San Bernardino, CA. In 2014 Anita’s received the state’s U.S. Small Business Persons of 2014 award for growing company revenues more than 100 percent over the past three years and first runner-up for the national U.S. Small Business Persons of 2014 award.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:Anita’s Mexican Foods is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under protected law. EEO/AA employer nondiscrimination policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and The Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is the policy of Anita’s Mexican Foods to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Anita’s Mexican Foods. The Policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Human Resources.Nothing in this job posting guarantees employment.