Quality Assurance Technician - Syrup, 2nd Shift

Torani (R. Torre & Co.); San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Healthcare fully covered

Profit sharing

Annual bonus

401(k) company match

Job summary

Torani is seeking a QA Technician – Syrup to support our Syrup manufacturing operation in San Leandro. You will participate in quality systems, inspections, product evaluations, and positive release activities to help ensure First Time Quality across every batch.

You’ll collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams, maintain robust documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance, protecting the Torani brand and consumer safety daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific discipline is required.
• Experience in a food manufacturing or quality environment is preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of food safety, GMPs, HACCP, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Quality Support: support the quality team in syrup manufacturing operations and ensure batches meet Torani's standards.
• Food Safety & Quality Execution: perform inspections, support positive release, and review production documentation.
• Audit & Compliance: maintain organized, audit-ready quality records aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Quality Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: investigate quality concerns and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaboration & Communication: work with Manufacturing and Quality teams and escalate issues promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP (Oracle preferred)

Job description

At Torani, quality is at the heart of everything we do. As we continue our journey toward our $1 Billion vision, we’re committed to delivering safe, high-quality products that consistently delight our customers. Achieving that starts on the manufacturing floor, where strong quality systems, close partnerships, and a commitment to continuous improvement ensure every product reflects the standards our customers expect from Torani.

The QA Technician – Syrup plays an important role in supporting Torani’s food safety and quality programs within our Syrup manufacturing operation. Working closely with Manufacturing and Quality teams, you’ll help execute quality systems, conduct inspections and product evaluations, support Positive Release, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure our processes consistently deliver First Time Quality. Building on your foundational quality knowledge, you’ll grow your expertise while helping protect the quality, safety, and integrity of every product we make.

At Torani, a Certified B Corporation, we flavor more than just drinks—we flavor lives. You’ll join a collaborative, people-first team where curiosity, partnership, and continuous improvement are part of how we work every day.

Success Factors (First 12–24 Months)

• Manufacturing Quality Support: You became a trusted member of the Quality team supporting Torani’s Syrup manufacturing operation. As your understanding of our products, manufacturing processes, and quality systems grew, you consistently executed the quality activities that helped ensure our products met Torani’s high standards. Through GMP inspections, line checks, SOP reviews, and close partnership with Manufacturing, you helped build confidence that every batch was produced safely, consistently, and with First Time Quality in mind.
• Food Safety & Quality Execution: You developed a strong understanding of Torani’s food safety and quality programs and consistently executed them with accuracy and attention to detail. From performing quality inspections, to supporting positive release, conducting sensory evaluations, leading the calibration program, and reviewing production documentation, you helped ensure every product met Torani’s quality standards before reaching our customers. Your commitment to doing the work right helped protect both our consumers and the Torani brand while reinforcing a safe manufacturing environment.
• Audit & Compliance: You became someone others could rely on to keep quality documentation organized, complete, and audit-ready. Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional partners, you helped ensure quality activities aligned with regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), SQF standards, and Torani’s food safety expectations. Your organization, follow-through, and attention to detail helped ensure documentation was accurate, accessible, and ready whenever it was needed.
• Quality Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: As your understanding of our products, manufacturing processes, and quality systems grew, you became increasingly confident identifying quality concerns, investigating routine issues, and recognizing trends that deserved further attention. Whether supporting customer complaint investigations, reviewing production records, evaluating sensory results, or identifying opportunities to strengthen standard work, your curiosity and attention to detail helped improve the consistency of our quality systems. By asking thoughtful questions and contributing ideas, you helped make the work better over time.
• Collaboration & Communication: You became known as a collaborative and dependable partner who kept quality at the center of every conversation. You built strong relationships with Manufacturing teams and communicated observations clearly, escalating concerns promptly and partnering with others to resolve issues quickly and effectively. Through your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to shared success, you helped strengthen Torani’s culture of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or another technical or scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working in a food manufacturing or quality environment.
• Foundational knowledge of food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately review documentation, maintain records, and identify quality concerns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) is a plus.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including overtime and weekends, when business needs require.

Physical & Schedule Requirements:

• M–F, 2nd Shift: 1:00pm – 9:30pm, plus overtime as needed
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Stand, walk, bend, twist for up to 8 hours
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in varying manufacturing conditions as needed.

Why People Love Working Here

Why Torani

• Become an owner: Every regular team member participates in Torani’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to share in the long-term success you’re helping create: Profit Sharing, an annual bonus, and a 401(k) company match are just a few of the additional ways we celebrate and reward that success together.
• Growing with purpose: For more than 35 years, Torani has grown year after year. That growth creates opportunities to build new skills, work with new technologies, and take on new challenges to keep building our business.
• Better together: We work across teams, solve problems together, and support one another through both successes and setbacks.

More to Love

• Healthcare that’s fully covered: We pay 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for our team members.
• Celebrate together: From Company Day and cultural heritage celebrations to team lunches and milestone celebrations, we make time to connect and celebrate.
• The perks are pretty delicious: Enjoy unlimited Italian sodas, flavored lattes, and plenty of opportunities to taste the products we’re creating together.
• And, of course, the essentials: Competitive pay, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you.

Work Location:

San Leandro, Onsite, 5 days on site.

Payrate:

$26.73 - $29.72/ hour