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Latitude 36 Foods

QA Technician 2

Latitude 36 Foods Salinas, California, United States · $45K/yr

Food and Beverage Manufacturing · 501-1,000 employees

Oct 22
qa Junior (0-2 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The QA Technician is responsible for monitoring production processes, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with food safety, GMP, and company quality standards. They will also manage retained sample inventory, verify equipment calibration, and report any non-conforming goods to FSQA leadership.

What they look for

Quality Assurance Food Safety GMP SOP Compliance MS Office Documentation Equipment Calibration Inspection Critical Control Points Inventory Management Communication Attention To Detail Label Making Safety Compliance

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and at least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to follow strict standard operating procedures and safety protocols are required.

Full description

Shift: 1st Shift

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: 9:00 am - 7:30 pm (OT/ weekends/holidays as required)

*May vary, depending on business needs

Compensation Details:

Pay Rate: $21.50/hr

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience manufacturing environment.
  • Ability and willingness to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Ability to receive written and verbal directions.
  • Ability to understand general work processes.
  • Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Products (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
  • Working knowledge of Word in a label-making capacity.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, excellent record-keeping and documentation skills.
  • Responsible, reliable, and attentive to timelines.
  • Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Familiarity and understanding of Critical Control Points (CCPs), SOPs and Quality Standards.
  • Familiarity with ingredients, processes, and finished product disposition.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bi-lingual (English, Spanish)
  • Prior experience in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence to company employee safety, food safety, and GMP policies.
  • Perform monitoring checks as assigned to ensure compliance to established procedures, customer specifications and/or Work Order instructions.
  • Perform incoming goods, in-process and finished product inspections in accordance with current procedures.
  • Identify and report non-conforming goods or process failures to FSQA leadership.
  • Perform and/or verify equipment calibration in accordance with current procedures.
  • Conduct daily GMP inspections in production and warehouse areas.
  • Visually inspect and test equipment and machinery post-sanitation activities.
  • Assist in managing retained sample inventory.
  • Monitor Critical Control Points.
  • Ensure below standard raw materials and finished products are contained and removed from available inventory.
  • Manage and review COA/COC for incoming goods as needed.
  • Perform additional duties as requested by the FSQA Lead/Supervisor.

Physical Requirements

  • Exposure to standard production environment
  • Ability to lift 25 / 40 / 50 lbs
  • Extended hours of standing and walking
  • Ability to work in refridgerated environment.
  • Normal vision, hearing sensitivity and manual dexterity is necessary in position.

To view more opportunities, please visit: Latitude 36 Foods Job Opportunities

Latitude 36 Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take great pride in our diverse and talented workforce. We are looking for diversity in candidates for employment. We recognize that our continued success depends largely on the collective strengths of our associates.

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