QA Technician - Night Shift

Description

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

Performs a variety of technical food product tests, process checks, and audits to ensure compliance with company, process, and product quality, safety, and sanitation standards.

• Conducts, analyzes, and compiles the results of samples, tests, and audits on raw, in-process, and finished products and processes to ensure compliance with product consistency, safety, and quality standards. (40%)
• Routinely interacts with plant personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, techniques, and regulations. (20%)
• Maintains records and logs of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information. (15%)
• Trains new employees on GSF-specific techniques and practices. (15%)
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (10%)
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

• Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability
• Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Domestic and international regulatory compliance
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Project/assignment standards
• Customer satisfaction
• Safety standards and procedures: food
• Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university

• 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations.

• Food safety concepts and techniques
• Food chemistry
• Food microbiology
• Quality assurance concepts and techniques
• HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes
• Food processing equipment
• Food testing concepts and techniques
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software

• Work independently
• Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
• Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
• Perform a variety of food safety tests
• Work in a laboratory environment
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

• Health and Wellness:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D);
  Pet Insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Includes 1 week of PTO

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a…