Quality Assurance Technician - Plant 1 (Part time - Rotating Shift)

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Technician to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. In this role, you will monitor production processes, perform routine checks, and maintain documentation to meet regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with various teams to resolve quality issues and ensure the highest standards are upheld. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vital industry while working in a dynamic environment. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and ready to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in English and document regulatory paperwork.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods and lift 5-70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes and perform routine FSQA checks.
• Ensure compliance with food safety documentation and regulations.
• Communicate with personnel to resolve quality and safety issues.

Skills

English communication (written and verbal)

Computer proficiency

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Mathematics proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Pay Rate: $23.50 per hour.

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

Responsibilities:

• Works under FSQA management guidance to ensure compliance with Foster Farms, FSIS/USDA, and customer requirements.
• Monitor the production process and perform routine Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) checks in accordance with the food safety and quality programs at the manufacturing site. Ensure the process is in control and the product meets the standards set by the company.
• Ensure compliance to Food Safety systems through monitoring of process and documentation.
• Ensure compliance to QA process controls through monitoring and documentation.
• Ensure food safety documentation meets legal/regulatory requirements.
• Direct product disposition, including ensuring inventory control and appropriate reconditioning procedures.
• Verify sanitation practices through pre-operational inspection of equipment.
• Communicate to production/maintenance personnel/supervision to resolve quality issues.
• Communicate to production/maintenance personnel/supervision to resolve food safety issues.
• Communicate with USDA personnel to resolve regulatory issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate clearly in English (written and verbal) including documentation of regulatory paperwork and explanation of corrective actions.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Proficient on a computer, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Good organization skills and legible handwriting.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet outlined timeframes for monitoring checks.
• Ability to place non-conforming product or equipment on hold.
• Favorable employment record and attendance record.
• Able to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be willing to rotate into various departments with varying QC related job duties as needed.
• Must be able to show up to work daily and be on-time to perform the duties of the position.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time (8-12 hours) on a concrete/metal grate floor.
• Must be able to work in cold environments, 40 degrees or hot environment for a RTE plant, up to 100 degrees.
• Must be able to lift from 5-70 lbs. on a daily basis depending on what department assigned to for the shift.
• Proficiency in mathematics to compute checks and compare to established limits.

Additional Information:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.