Quality Control Technician

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Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community. Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia.

Our well‑known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel‑Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr’s, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

As a QA Technician, you will conduct quality checks and inspections throughout the production process to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. You will perform routine inspections of raw materials, in‑process products, and finished soups; conduct quality tests such as pH, Brix, and microbiological tests; monitor production lines for compliance with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety standards; record and analyze quality data;

assist in the investigation of product quality issues; maintain cleanliness and documentation; work closely with production teams; and follow food safety protocols.

Location:

Riverside, CA (onsite).

Schedule:

4:00am-11:30am, Monday to Friday with some weekends.
Compensation: $19.89 per hour.

• Perform routine inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished soups.
• Conduct quality tests such as pH, Brix, and microbiological tests to ensure products meet specifications.
• Monitor production lines to ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety standards.
• Record and analyze quality data, reporting any deviations from standards to the QA Coordinator or management.
• Assist in the investigation of product quality issues and help implement corrective actions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab and testing equipment.
• Ensure proper documentation of all quality control activities.
• Work closely with production teams to identify potential quality risks and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Follow food safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or coursework in food science or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in quality assurance or quality control in a food or beverage production facility.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed procedures.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety regulations.
• Basic understanding of lab testing equipment and procedures.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including shifts, weekends, or overtime, as needed.

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a company wide focus on innovation, we continually enhance our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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