2nd Shift Quality Technician Job Corona area,California USA,Quality Assurance

Position: 2nd Shift Quality Technician - (5pm to 5am)
Pride Staff is seeking a 2nd Shift Quality Technician for their production department in Corona, CA. This is a temporary-to-permanent position with a great company. Please see the job requirements below to be considered.

Pay Rate $24 to $24.20
Schedule:
Thursday
- Saturday (Alternating Wednesdays) 5:00 PM- 5:00 AM
Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsible for inspection and evaluation of product returns. Product returns may be a product that has been rejected due to a customer complaint, incorrect product shipped to a customer, etc. Sampling of incoming raw products, ingredients and packaging materials based on the predetermined sampling plans.
Evaluation of collected samples based on the client's established specifications and requirements. Issuing incoming materials inspection reports, as well as non-conformance reports for materials that do not conform to specifications; ensuring all incoming material inspection reports are filed properly.
Review supplier certificates of analysis (COAs) against the Thrive Foods specifications to ensure conformance. Inspection and evaluation of product returns.
Conduct pre-operational inspections on processing equipment via ATP and visual inspections, document results, and work with the sanitation/maintenance teams to ensure compliance prior to production startup.
Perform audits on production lines and products during production runs to ensure conformance to our food safety and quality plans.
Participate in the plant EMP (environmental monitoring program). Conduct swabbing as scheduled.
Communication of non-conformances to upper management. Hold and release products following company's hold and release SOP.
Control and maintain all QA Sample storage and library of samples to ensure quick retrieval.

Education and Experience:

Two years' experience in field, laboratory, or production facility quality control.
Experience in food manufacturing or food service highly preferred.
Experience with working with ERP and Quality programs.
Intermediate computer skills ( proficiently managing files, navigating operating system, excel files)
Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively to internal and external customers.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Maintain good attendance.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 20% or more sitting, 70% or more walking, and 70% or more standing. Frequent climbing on ladders to different platforsm.
The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing warehouse environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 40 lbs. is required.

Food Safety & Quality Requirements:

Places high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing company food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
Holds self and others accountable to company food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $24.00 - $24.20 Per Hour