Quality Control

Job Title: Quality Control

Location: Madera, CA

Shift: 1st Shift

Pay Rate: $18

Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D, Paid SIck Leave (PSL), Vacation, Flex, Holiday, Telemedicine, Anniversary Day, and Bereavement

QC (Quality Control) Technician must be diligent and detail oriented. QC Technician will be responsible for ensuring compliance with established quality standards, performing various quality control tests, inspections on products and materials. QC Technician must possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for maintaining high-quality standards in a production environment. QC Technicians are responsible for carrying out SOP’S related to Food Safety and Quality amongst other tasks.

Expectations:

• Time and Attendance: QC Technician is expected to be ready and prepared for work when scheduled.
• QC Technician is expected to document, report truthfully and accurately in real time.
• It is expected for the QC tech to communicate and work well with all departments and employees.
• Follow all documented protocols and procedures.
• Food Safety and Quality Focused

QC Technician Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs physical inspection, analytical testing for food safety, food quality of the products, processes and ensures to meet the set standards.
• Inspections, tests include, but are not limited to Analytical testing, sensory, seal integrity, date code, Metal detection monitoring, weight checks, accuracy off labels and production floor presence.
• Performs analytical analysis of all in-process and finished goods produced within the facility.
• Ensures all Employees follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), good housekeeping, and company policies and procedures.
• Perform holds of the products after thorough review, assessment for food safety, quality, and non-conformities follow hold procedures.
• Provide feedback and guidance for corrective actions when non-conformance issues are found.
• Performs pre-operation inspection of the line equipment and processing environment
• at the start of shift or during line changeover. Conducts environment testing, such as ATP and allergen tests.
• Collects retain samples from the production line and maintain retain product for shelf life.
• Performs proper calibration of laboratory equipment by set frequency and recordkeeping.
• Actively supports in the preparation of next shift by verbal and written pass downs.
• Assist with training new QC technicians on the production line.
• Working under the direction of the Quality Supervisor and Management.

Background Requirements

• Previous food safety and quality experience required in food manufacturing.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and Quality & Food Safety Systems.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, overtime, and/or holidays.

Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing's Fair Chance Act