Quality Control Technician (Food Manufacturing)

Diamond Pet Foods; Ripon (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance and AD&D

Long Term Disability

401k

Profit Sharing

Paid PTO

CA Sick Pay

Paid Holiday's

Uniforms

Safety Incentive Bonus

Boot Vouchers

Prescription Safety Glasses

Cross Training Program

Position Advancement/Change Program

Job summary

Diamond Pet Foods in California is seeking a Quality Control Specialist on the night shift to safeguard safety and excellence in our food products. You will inspect processes, verify labels, and document QA results to support production teams around the clock.

The role requires at least 1 year of quality experience in food production and offers a full-time schedule with rotating day and night shifts. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and more.

Qualifications

• 1 year of quality experience in food production.
• Familiarity with QA processes and labeling checks.
• Knowledge of HACCP or food safety practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Routinely check operator paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Routinely check label, bags, and seals for accuracy.
• Document QA test results clearly and communicate to production staff.

Skills

Night shift

Quality control

Inspection

Food safety

Tools

NIR testing

Moisture testing

Lab documentation

Job description

Join our dynamic food manufacturing team as a Quality Control Specialist on the Night Shift, where your keen eye for detail and passion for quality will ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety and excellence. In this pivotal role, you will ensure adherence to quality processes, conduct inspections and checks, and uphold compliance with industry regulations. Your expertise will help us deliver safe, consistent, and top-quality food products to our customers around the clock. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced environment dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in food safety.

Pay Rate

$23.42 per hour
Plus $2.00 per hour night shift differential

Shift Hours

Full-time
Must be open to morning shift or night shift
6:00 am - 6:25 pm
6:00 pm - 6:25 am

Required Experience

Quality in Food Production: 1 year (Required)

Benefits

• Medical
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• 401k
• Profit Sharing
• Paid PTO
• CA Sick Pay
• Paid Holiday's
• Uniforms
• Safety Incentive Bonus
• Boot Vouchers
• Prescription Safety Glasses
• Cross Training Program
• Position Advancement/Change Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Routinely check operator paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Routinely check label, bags, and seals for accuracy.
• Assure checks are documented clearly, cross referenced and traceable. Communicate results of routine QA tests to production personnel.
• Notify supervisory personnel and Quality Control and Food Safety Manager of product quality or plant conditions which may have a negative impact on product quality and work together to correct the situation.
• In the case of finished product, perform follow-up testing until situation is corrected and product disposition is resolved in a quality conscious manner.
• As directed and trained, conduct various tests for incoming ingredients, including sieve, NIR, moisture, and mycotoxin testing.
• Maintain and report hold/reject product and assure its proper disposition.
• Collect routine ingredient and finished product samples, as required (detailed in QA Manual).
• Train and educate all personnel on quality and food safety practices.
• Promptly respond to calls for assistance clearly communicating and ETA of arrival.
• Promptly respond to quality/food safety concerns, following up as needed.
• Follow First In First Out (FIFO) and enforcing other departments to follow the same process.
• Continuously work with and/or assist production, maintenance, and sanitation personnel as needed throughout the shift.
• Maintain a clean work environment and stock supplies as needed for next shift.
• Ensure, and hold accountable, all personnel, visitors, vendors, etc. comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in addition to all SQF, Quality, and Food Safety Programs.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and legible paperwork.
• Assist Quality Control and Food Safety Manager with all other duties/tasks as needed.
• Perform all other additional duties and functions as assigned by management.

Additional Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Accept temporary assignment changes to assist other areas including coverage for other employees’ absences whether preplanned or on short notice, maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Cross-train in other job duties as required.
• Understand, follow, comply, and maintain all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and HACCP in accordance with company policy.