Quality Control Technician

Jessie Lord Bakery; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jessie Lord Bakery in Torrance, CA is seeking a diligent QC Technician to support quality control across ingredients, in-process checks, and finished products.

You will document batch details, run tests, monitor temperature and weights, and help ensure compliance with GMPs, SOPs, SSOPs, and QA records.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork with Production, and timely reporting of deviations to maintain high-quality standards.

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.
• Computer literacy: Proficient

Responsibilities

• Monitor formulations and document lot information for traceability.
• Monitor product formation, weights, and line condition during processing.
• Record temperatures and conduct sensory evaluation of products.
• Document quality metrics and maintain QA evaluation data filing system.
• Perform environmental and allergen swabs and audit QC documentation.
• Inspect packaging lines, metal detectors, and X-ray machines as required.
• Support investigations into non-conforming materials and products.

Skills

Quality control principles

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 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.
• 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

S upervisor: QA Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type : Full-time