Quality Control Technician

Jessie Lord Bakery, LLC; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shine Foods, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a diligent QC Technician to help uphold high quality in a fast-paced production line. You will monitor formulations, weights, temperatures, labeling, and traceability data, conduct inspections, and document results to ensure GMP/SOP compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 6 months of QC/QA experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently on a 2nd shift (3 p.m.–11:30 p.m.).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in QC or QA.
• Strong knowledge of quality control best practices, test procedures, and applicable standards.
• Proficient in using various quality control tools and equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product formulations during ingredients and filling, document lot information for traceability.
• Monitor forming processing, product identity, weights, quality, line condition and weights.
• Monitor internal temperature off the steamer, document on CCP 1B Cooking Log, ensure corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Monitor product temperature off the Spiral freezer and assess finish product quality, weights, and codes.
• Maintain and organize QA evaluation data filing system; environmental and allergen swabbing.
• Check metal detector and X-Ray before packaging; audits of CCP documentation; investigate non-conforming materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Quality control tools

Job description

About this position

About Shine Foods, Inc.

Since 1996, Shine Foods has been making some of the most delicious and authentic Asian appetizers in the country. We take great pride in being a resource for private label manufacturing and co-packing needs. We work with our customers on creating new exclusive recipes, modifying and commercializing recipes for production. Today, we have grown to be one of the leading custom Asian appetizer manufacturers and co-packing companies serving local communities, retail and foodservice outlets across North America and beyond.

Job Summary We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented QC (Quality Control) Technician to join our team. The QC Technician will be responsible for ensuring compliance with established quality standards and performing various quality control tests and inspections on products and materials. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for maintaining high-quality standards in a production environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitor product formulations during ingredients, and filling preparation, document lot information (for traceability) of ingredients, raw materials, during processing, and documenting it on the Daily Product Mixing Batch Checking report.
• Monitor forming processing, product identity, weights, quality of product during the forming process, weight control, line condition, etc.
• Monitor internal temperature of product off the steamer, and document them on the CCP 1B Cooking Log. Make sure corrective actions are taken when deviations occur. Performs sensory evaluation of product off the steamer.
• Monitoring and documenting product temperature off the Spiral freezer, Product quality (shape, damaged, broken, deformed), weights, organoleptic properties of finish product, case counts, lot information, labeling, code dates, etc.
• Maintains and organize filing system for QA evaluation data.
• Environmental and allergen swabbing.
• Monitors and reviews recorded line QC and Production paper work for accuracy and completion.
• Routine random checks on finish products weight, temperature, and packaging date codes/lots during production at make-up lines and Re-packing.
• Inspects Metal detector/X-ray rejected products for foreign objects, and record findings.
• Monitors and audits CCP documentation, such as reviewing labeling, production, and performs random verification on Metal detector/X-Ray machine during production.
• Audits employee compliance, to GMP’s, SOP’s, and SSOP.
• Interacts with Production to trouble-shoot quality issues.
• Conducts investigations into non-conforming materials and products.
• Performs other duties as required or directed by QA Manager.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• All employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues they observe to their supervisor
• Monitors and enforces cGMPs
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre-requisite programs

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months experience in QC or QA
• Strong knowledge of quality control best practices, test procedures, and applicable standards and regulations
• Proficient in using various quality control tools and equipment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirement:

• Ability to occasionally lift 35-50Ibs
• Ability to stand and sit for prolong periods
• Ability to walk through production areas
• Exposure to temperature change
• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception

Schedule:

• 2nd shift (3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type : Full-time

About Shine Foods, Inc.

Since 1996, Shine Foods has been making some of the most delicious and authentic Asian appetizers in the country. We take great pride in being a resource for private label manufacturing and co-packing needs. We work with our customers on creating new exclusive recipes, modifying and commercializing recipes for production. Today, we have grown to be one of the leading custom Asian appetizer manufacturers and co-packing companies serving local communities, retail and foodservice outlets across North America and beyond.

Job Summary We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented QC (Quality Control) Technician to join our team. The QC Technician will be responsible for ensuring compliance with established quality standards and performing various quality control tests and inspections on products and materials. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for maintaining high-quality standards in a production environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitor product formulations during ingredients, and filling preparation, document lot information (for traceability) of ingredients, raw materials, during processing, and documenting it on the Daily Product Mixing Batch Checking report.
• Monitor forming processing, product identity, weights, quality of product during the forming process, weight control, line condition, etc.
• Monitor internal temperature of product off the steamer, and document them on the CCP 1B Cooking Log. Make sure corrective actions are taken when deviations occur. Performs sensory evaluation of product off the steamer.
• Monitoring and documenting product temperature off the Spiral freezer, Product quality (shape, damaged, broken, deformed), weights, organoleptic properties of finish product, case counts, lot information, labeling, code dates, etc.
• Maintains and organize filing system for QA evaluation data.
• Environmental and allergen swabbing.
• Monitors and reviews recorded line QC and Production paper work for accuracy and completion.
• Check Metal detector, X-Ray machine, Weight checker, before packaging start.
• Routine random checks on finish products weight, temperature, and packaging date codes/lots during production at make-up lines and Re-packing.
• Inspects Metal detector/X-ray rejected products for foreign objects, and record findings.
• Monitors and audits CCP documentation, such as reviewing labeling, production, and performs random verification on Metal detector/X-Ray machine during production.
• Audits employee compliance, to GMP’s, SOP’s, and SSOP.
• Inspects incoming perishable ingredients.
• Interacts with Production to trouble-shoot quality issues.
• Conducts investigations into non-conforming materials and products.
• Performs other duties as required or directed by QA Manager.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• All employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues they observe to their supervisor
• Monitors and enforces cGMPs
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre-requisite programs

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months experience in QC or QAStrong knowledge of quality control best practices, test procedures, and applicable standards and regulations
• Proficient in using various quality control tools and equipment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Computer literacy: Proficient

Physical Requirement:

• Ability to occasionally lift 35-50Ibs
• Ability to stand and sit for prolong periods
• Ability to walk through production areas
• Exposure to temperature change
• Wear proper footwear
• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception

Schedule:

• 2nd shift (3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.)

S upervisor: QA Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type : Full-time

The pay range for this role is:
19 - 20 USD per hour(Torrance)