QA​/QC Technician

Job Description

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Job Title: QA/ QC Technician

Pay Rate: $19.50 - 20.50/hr.

Shifts:

• Shift 1:
  Monday Saturday, 12: 00 PM 9: 00 PM
• Shift 2:
  Monday Saturday, 2: 00 PM 10: 00 PM

Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D, PSL

The QA/QC Technician performs daily product testing, pre-operational inspections, and in-process monitoring to verify compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. This individual plays a key role in maintaining product integrity, documenting findings, identifying non-conformities, and supporting corrective actions to uphold our commitment to excellence in manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities
Quality Control & Testing

• Perform routine quality control testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods (visual, microbiological, chemical, and analytical testing).
• Collect and prepare samples for internal and third-party laboratory testing.
• Conduct chemical testing and monitor product specifications.
• Place non-conforming products on hold and immediately notify management.
• Review product test results to determine release eligibility.

Process Monitoring & Compliance

• Monitor production processes and equipment to ensure adherence to SOPs and quality standards.
• Perform and document pre-operational inspections.
• Identify and report non-conformities;assist in investigations and corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards, including CDFA, FDA, USDA, FSSC 22000, and ISO 22000.
• Support internal and external audits.

Documentation & Reporting

• Accurately document inspection results, test data, and observations in logs and databases.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date quality records.
• Ensure all documentation meets regulatory and company standards.

Equipment & Lab Management

• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment (pH meters, thermometers, acid testers, etc.) daily or as needed.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and ensure proper storage and organization.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Assist in training production staff on GMPs, food safety practices, hygiene standards, and quality procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ensure personal and team adherence to food safety protocols.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Quality Supervisor.

Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing s Fair Chance Act webpage.