QC Technician 2nd Shift

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Full‑Time Temporary Technical USA - CA - BAKERSFIELD, Bakersfield, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.25 To $22.75 Hourly

• Reports to:
  
  Supervisor
• Travel Requirement:
  None
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Shift:
  2nd shift (2pm-1030pm)
• Employment Category:
  Full time - Temporary
• Hourly Pay Rate: $20.25-$22.00/hr
• Must work 2nd shift (2pm-1030pm); overtime and weekends are mandatory when business requires.

• Daily audits of production procedures including verification of code dates, scales, water levels, plant GMP’s, and documentation.
• Line audits against established guidelines and frequency.
• Conduct daily audits and work with QC Supervisor and production personnel in addressing items that are out of compliance.
• Sample collection, operation of lab equipment, data analysis and entry, shipment of sample.
• Obtain and examine product retain shelf life samples.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform analytical analysis of all in‑process and finished goods produced within the APEX facility.
• Perform pre‑operational, in‑process and post‑operation food safety and plant sanitation audits.
• Perform microbiological/ATP swabbing of plant equipment and facilities.
• Place product on hold if deviations from standards occur.
• Complete corrective actions for deviations from standards.
• Enforce plant QA, hygiene and GMP policies.
• Obtain product retain samples for further evaluation.
• Complete all quality paperwork in both hard copy and electronic format.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite:
  Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be self‑motivated and able to perform multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate in English, including writing, speaking and reading; reasonable Spanish desired but not mandatory.
• Must be teamwork oriented and communicate and interact well with others.
• Utilize Bolthouse Farms standard operating procedures to prepare and/or analyze various parameters including good laboratory practices and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to taste and evaluate finished products.
• Ability to differentiate colors to examine product quality difference.
• Dependable and can work flexible hours including weekends.
• Knowledge of math and science concepts.
• Detail oriented and have a good writing ability for clear record keeping.

• 1-2 years’ experience in food manufacturing or food production preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Work in cold (< 40°F) environments and in warm environments (>90°F), loud environments, in proximity of chemicals as well as the laboratory environment; short periods of time may involve working in a frozen (