Quality Control Technician

Ramar Foods; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramar Foods is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure product quality and safety. The ideal candidate will inspect materials, test products, and maintain necessary records. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Dynamic and challenging work environment

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Supportive team and leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality control role, particularly in food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food safety principles and methodologies.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on incoming materials and components for quality compliance.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality control records.
• Monitor production processes to ensure standards are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Measurement tools

Testing equipment

Quality management software

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About Ramar Foods

Over 50 years ago, The Quesada family founded Ramar Foods with the purpose of nourishing it’s community through authentic, high-quality Filipino frozen foods. Today, our market has expanded to include customers across North America and around the world. Ramar has offices in Northern and Southern California and Oahu, Hawaii. Our purpose has grown to include not only the nourishment of our communities through our retail and foodservice products, but also enriching our employees professional lives through a Strengths-based company culture.

Description

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary Range: $23.00 per hour
  
  

About Ramar Foods

Over 50 years ago, The Quesada family founded Ramar Foods with the purpose of nourishing it’s community through authentic, high-quality Filipino frozen foods. Today, our market has expanded to include customers across North America and around the world. Ramar has offices in Northern and Southern California and Oahu, Hawaii. Our purpose has grown to include not only the nourishment of our communities through our retail and foodservice products, but also enriching our employees professional lives through a Strengths-based company culture.

At Ramar Foods, we nourish our Communities while celebrating our family food legacy that spans over 50 years. Our community are our employees, customers, partners and the communities we do business in.

QC TECHNICIAN

Summary Of Position

As a QC Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet the required standards of food safety and quality before they reach the market. You will be responsible for inspecting, testing, and evaluating materials, components, and finished products to identify any defects or deviations from specifications. Your attention to detail, technical expertise, and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards will contribute significantly to our overall success.

Accountabilities

• Perform inspections on incoming materials, components, and supplies to verify conformance with established specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct thorough testing and analysis of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods using a variety of tools and equipment.
• Document inspection and test results accurately and maintain detailed records of quality control activities.
• Identify and report any non-conforming products, materials, or processes, and collaborate with relevant teams to address and resolve quality issues.
• Assist in the development and implementation of food safety and quality control procedures and protocols to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action processes to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct calibration and maintenance of testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.
• Communicate effectively with production staff, supervisors, and other stakeholders to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to quality control.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive team and leadership committed to your success.
  
  

Why we’re looking to hire this role.

This is a replacement role at the company.

Talents that THRIVE in this Role

Ramar Foods seeks team members who are interested in advancing their careers while also thriving in their roles. A commitment to growth of self, a desire to create positive impact for hundreds of thousands of others, a strong connection to purpose, and a desire to make long term change to the workplace experience for generations to come are critical to the success of this role.

Personal Attributes

• Quality involves meticulous inspection and analysis. Technicians must be detail-oriented to detect even the smallest deviations from standards.
• The ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw conclusions is crucial for assessing quality and making informed decisions about adjustments or improvements.
• QC technician tasks often have deadlines or time constraints. Effective time management ensures that inspections are completed promptly without sacrificing accuracy.
• Industries and processes evolve over time, requiring quality control technicians to adapt to new methods, technologies, or regulations. Flexibility and openness to change are key.
• QC technicians must uphold high ethical standards and demonstrate integrity in their work. This includes accurately documenting findings, adhering to protocols, and reporting any concerns about product quality or safety.
• Dealing with quality issues or setbacks can be challenging. Resilience helps technicians maintain focus and motivation, persisting in their efforts to ensure product or service quality.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• QC technicians often work closely with other members of the quality assurance team, as well as with production personnel, engineers, and management, to address quality issues and implement improvements.
  
  

Work Environment

• QC technicians are often employed in manufacturing environments where they are responsible for inspecting products, materials, and processes to ensure they meet the required standards and specifications. These facilities can range from small-scale workshops to large industrial plants
• While much of the work of a QA technician may involve hands-on testing and inspection, there are also administrative tasks involved, such as documenting test results, maintaining records, and preparing reports. Therefore, some time may be spent in an office setting performing these tasks.
• QC technicians may work in laboratory settings where they conduct various tests and analyses on samples to verify quality and safety standards.
  
  

Ramar Foods is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual-orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to grow. Ramar Foods is a drug-free workplace. Ramar Foods is an at-will employer.

VALUES

At Ramar Foods, as a family-owned business, our values include 1. Making It the Best, 2. Treat Everyone Like Family and 3. To be Ramarkable4.Embrace change through perseverance, collaboration, humility and continuous improvement. We value creativity, a strong work-ethic, abundance, growth of our team members, and work-life blend. We believe that leaders should be kind and invest in their people. Our team practices confident vulnerability, meaning we are equally confident about our strengths and our weaknesses. We communicate directly and transparently with each other, and while we hold each other to high standards of production, we always put people before numbers. The owners of the company are the Quesada family. Primo and Evageline Quesada retired in 2012 and continue their involvement in the Hawaii office. Susie Quesada is President, PJ Quesada is Vice President and Gabe Quesada is Strategic Project Manager.

Gema, our Quality Control Manager, has a strong drive to complete tasks by juggling multiple things at one. Her flexibility in complex situations and team dynamics leads to greater efficiency. She encourages and inspires others to learn and to inform themself.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Proven experience working in a quality control or quality assurance role, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety principles, quality control principles, methodologies, and techniques.
• Proficiency in using various measurement tools, testing equipment, and quality management software.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify deviations from specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and requirements (e.g., USDA, FDA, SQF, ISO,) is desirable.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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