Quality Assurance Technician - Syrup, 3rd Shift

Torani (R. Torre & Co.); San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Torani (R. Torre & Co.) is seeking a QA Technician who thrives on both lab and production floor work. You bring experience in Food Safety & Quality and are eager to grow in a fast-paced, beverage-focused environment.

You will support manufacturing with GMPs, HACCP, and SQF standards, inspect packaging and ingredients, and contribute to positive release decisions.

Join a collaborative team that values accuracy, continuous improvement, and safety while keeping quality front and center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical/scientific discipline.
• PCQI/HACCP certification preferred.
• 1–3 years in a food manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical thinking.
• Fluent in written and verbal English; highly organized.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Oracle ERP preferred.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and work weekends/overtime.
• 3rd shift 9:00 PM–5:30 AM; varied shifts possible.

Responsibilities

• Line support and QC inspections to ensure First Time Quality on the line.
• Audit readiness: review SOPs, drive improvements, and train teams on GMPs.
• Maintain quality documentation, calibrations, and daily records.
• Conduct daily sensory analysis and finished-product QC checks.
• Communicate clearly to keep all team members informed.
• Uphold safety standards and implement safety improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical/scientific discipline

PCQI/HACCP certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Oracle ERP

Job description

We are seeking that person that equally enjoys working in a lab, AND on the production floor! You come to us with some experience in Food Safety & Quality and are excited to grow your expertise. The QA technician’s role is to ensure that the products are manufactured following the GMPs, Food Safety/HACCP plan and quality plans developed by Torani and meets regulatory and GFSI (SQF) standards. You are someone who relishes helping others embrace positive change, and with your collaborative spirit this comes naturally to you! Understanding that Quality Assurance is a support function to manufacturing, you help ensure production is set up to successfully produce high quality products and have fun along the way! At the heart of staying current with new food safety regulations, you will help Torani produce all the delicious, high-quality products our customers crave!

SUCCESS FACTORS (First 12-18 Months)

• Manufacturing Line Support: Food Safety and Quality are always front of mind! Our line team sees you as a trusted advisor on Quality. You will have spent the time getting to know each of our team members, and you will have a deep understanding of every process, role, and piece of equipment. You are performing GMPs inspections, line checks, and reviewing SOPs we have in place to ensure our procedures are accurate and support our goal of First Time Quality (FTQ).
• Quality Assurance & Documentation: Quality systems are embedded in every step of our production, and you assist with keeping them alive! You inspect packaging & ingredients to ensure a high level of quality. Additionally, you help ensure that all products go through our positive release process. You will become a product sensory guru—you know all our flavors! Investigating customer feedback, you provide written analysis of your findings and conclusions. You lead the calibration program, ensuring our measuring equipment is accurate. All documentation, including daily paperwork, and record reviews are organized, filed and easy to reference. Any anomalies in our records are quickly identified and addressed. Conduct daily sensory analysis and quality control checks of finished products for positive release.
• Audit Support: You are ready for audits! As you grow your knowledge in our quality systems and processes, you will be integral to ensure Torani is audit ready all of the time. You will work closely with internal and external teams to fill any gaps and make sure we pass all audits with flying colors. From reviewing SOPs, recommending improvements, and driving them to resolution, you engage in every facet of our audits! Additionally, you will help train our team on GMPs, and other food safety & quality related topics to help support our strong culture of food safety & quality and maintain GFSI (SQF) standards.
• Communication: Effectively and efficiently ensures that others are made aware of pertinent information verbally and in writing. Passionate about keeping everyone "in the loop."
• Safety: Safety Comes First! Looks at work through a lens of safety for themselves and fellow team members. Maintains a safe and enjoyable work environment with the goal of preventing safety incidents. Reports safety issues promptly, provides recommendations, and helps implement & communicate changes.
• Have Fun!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical/scientific discipline (Food, Physical, or Biological Sciences preferred)
• PCQI/HACCP certification preferred.
• 1-3 yrs Experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Highly organized with acute attention to detail required.
• Fluent in written & verbal English.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work various shifts occasionally.
• Ability to work overtime and on weekends as the needs arise.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience with a large ERP (i.e., Oracle) strongly preferred.
• Eligible for $1.50 shift differential.
• Ability to work, M - F, 3rd Shift: 9:00PM - 5:30AM

Payrate

$26.73 - $29.72/ hour