Quality Assurance Lead

Location: Madera

Quality Assurance Lead

This position will be based at our Ready Roast location in Madera, CA.

Company

Ready Roast along with Hampton Farms is the leading In-Shell Peanut Company in the US. We are also a leading producer of other types of nuts and nut butters for the retail and commercial markets. You can find our product in most grocery stores and major league baseball stadiums. We distribute under the Hampton Farms brand and are also a leading private label manufacturer.

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

SUMMARY

Perform process checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation and warehousing functions of the company, including pre-operational checks, sanitation verification, label checks, net weight checks, package integrity checks and organoleptic checks. This position will report to the Assistant Quality Manager.

Pay Range: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour depending on experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Coordinate with production to ensure that products meet the established customer standards and notify the production team and QA management when problems occur

* Direct & Assist the QA Technicians while verifying completion of all daily tasks

* Initiate Hard Holds when necessary on non-conforming product, including labeling, segregating the product (systematically and physically), and sending an email communication to management reporting the issue

* Conduct weekly environmental swabs and update file weekly with results

* Calibrate laboratory test equipment.

* Communicate, schedule and execute sample submittals to external laboratories for batch testing.

* Provide independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance with company standards and policies, and effectively communicating when there are deviations from standards or processes.

* Review and sign production and QA documentation within 7 days of production, including HACCP critical control points, to be SQF compliant

* Inventory lab supplies, equipment, and chemicals to notify when the lab needs to place another order

* Organize, file, and manage production folders and retains

* Conduct research on Quality Assurance issues and deliver reports on research to management.

* Review and enforce the Company's food safety, quality and regulatory standards in addition to 3rd party auditor requirements

* Works evenings and weekends as required.

* Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

* Minimum 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, food industry preferred

* Basic math and literacy Basic computer operation skills

* Ability to understand and operate basic product testing equipment

* High level of organizational skills, including written and verbal communication, creative problem solving, and commitment to company goals

* Knowledge of food safety principles - such as HACCP

* Knowledge of GMP's

* Ability to speak to groups

* Identify improvements to food safety systems

* Certificate in food science or related subject a plus

* High school diploma or GED preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

Health Insurance ~ Employee Assistance (EAP) ~ Teladoc ~ Life Insurance

Employee Referral Program ~ 401K Match ~ Disability ~ Tuition Assistance (TAP)

Paid Vacation and Personal Days ~ Vision ~ Paid Holidays ~ Jury Duty Leave

Dental ~ Bereavement Leave ~ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Core Values "Equip" - Environment Quality Understanding Integrity People

Application Process - This job is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference checks, education verification, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal history check.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

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