Quality Assurance Technician; Evening shift

Quality Assurance Technician (Evening shift)

Kings River Packing, LP—Sanger, California, United States—Quality Assurance

This is a full‑time, on‑site role at Kings River Packing, LP headquarters in Sanger, CA.

Kings River Packing, LP is an eighth‑generation, family‑owned grower, packer and shipper. With roots dating back to 1853, we are integral to the citrus industry, growing and marketing citrus across domestic and international markets. During our off‑season we import citrus from various countries. As we plan for growth, our hands‑on owners prioritize excellence and integrity, and invite you to embody these values.

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Sales Operations team. In this role you will serve as the liaison between production sites and the sales team, performing in‑line inspections of citrus products (e.g., in‑line bags and juice) to ensure they meet customer specifications and internal quality standards. Working closely with the QA Specialist, you will help maintain grade standards, report quality‑related issues, and communicate important updates to the sales team and ownership.

During the domestic season (October through May) you will work evening shifts from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM to align with night production schedules.

• Collaborate with the sales team to manage and maintain customer specification sheets.
• Provide detailed updates on packhouse fruit quality to the sales team and ownership.
• Perform detailed inspections of packed products and conduct in‑line inspections on KRP LP product while it is running on the production line.
• Maintain grade standards with guidance from the QA Specialist, adjusting based on customer requirements and fruit quality.
• Identify and communicate quality‑related issues to the QA Specialist.
• Coordinate potential flex options based on individual customer requirements.
• Gather and share quality‑related information from the field with the sales team.
• Work with the packinghouse to organize sample cartons for the sales team.
• Coordinate the import quality control program with each packinghouse.
• Track and report any quality issues with pallets.
• Work closely with the export manager to ensure export protocols are met.
• Collaborate with team members and members of other departments.
• Handle additional tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word; experience with Famous Software highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Alignment with the company’s mission and core values.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with peers and packing house teams.
• Must be dependable, punctual, self‑motivated and able to take direction.
• Team‑oriented, service‑focused attitude.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, working from a computer and talking on the phone.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• On‑site work schedule Monday–Friday with flexibility as needed.

• $25.00 – $30.00 / hour, based on experience
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off, 48‑hour sick leave and 8 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 4% matching after 1 year of service
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and dependent care

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.