Manufacturing QA Technician II

Location:

Richmond, CA 94804

Shift is 1st Monday through Friday Hours are 6am 2:30pm ( While worker is training it will be Monday through Friday Hours are 6am 2:30pm) / Candidate must be flexible for overtime and the occasional Saturday pending on work load.

Is there a possibility this role could be extended? Yes

Candidates will interview with manager over Teams.

• Responsible for sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results. Trouble shoot out of spec results.
• Ensure that daily records are kept and maintained.
• Data Entry, tracking and interpretation.
• Following QC Hold Procedures for out-of-specified products.
• Must possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP's).
• Will assist in the discipline to maintain a 5-S rating of an  A  .
• Be flexible in working hours.
• Equipment calibration and troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in continuous improvement.
• Must meet with the supervisor daily covering any issues associated with production.
• Monitor all CCP records and frequen have limited work authorization. cies.
• Follow-up customer complaints and correspond with production.
• Manage product specifications.
• Coordinate HACCP team.
• Maintain policy and implement policies and procedures including training relating to GMP's, Food Safety and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and duties as they relate to food safety and regulatory compliance.

• Minimum bachelor's degree (Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or related science) and minimum 2 years experience or an addition 4+ years (min 6 years) if no degree.
• HACCP certified required, SQF Practitioner preferred.
• Knowledge of Microbiological, Physical, Chemical and Organoleptic Testing.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and workplace safety are adhered to.
• Evaluate trends from test results and develop plans to correct deficiencies and communicate these plans to employees, and management.
• Implement quality control processes/testing to meet the expectations of quality standards and ensure that the product(s) are within specification.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Utilize and maintain inventory on laboratory and sanitation supplies.
• Good oral/written communication skills.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Proficient in window-based PC programs.
• Lab Test Equipment/Maintenance.
• Must follow current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Sanitation Practices, Food Safety and Occupational Safety.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs