Job Title: Quality Assurance TechnicianJob DescriptionThe QA Technician ensures that the plant complies with food regulatory requirements and reports deficiencies or practices that could compromise food safety, quality, and defense.Responsibilities
Monitor production conditions, specifications, process controls, and tracking controls.
Maintain wash line concentrations.
Verify checks on existing production control forms and audit the same forms to meet all program requirements.
Collect environmental swabs, air sampling dishes, and lab retain samples.
Monitor all CCPs on-line and take corrective actions whenever necessary to determine the root cause and develop a preventative action plan.
Check pH levels, temperature, and brix of each batch of juice produced to ensure they are within product specifications.
Perform and document Facility Operation Inspections & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Perform Standard Sanitation Operational Procedures (SSOPs) verification and ATP swabs.
Track non-conforming products and their dispositions.
Conduct Pre-Operational inspection procedures of all production/bottling equipment and facility.
Calibrate equipment and make necessary adjustments.
Complete special assignments as needed by the Quality Assurance Manager.
Assist with testing food products to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
Conduct inventory checks (ATP swabs, charts, forms, etc.).
Ensure volumes, torques, and bottle weights are within product specifications.
Complete and enter into the database all pallet tags and CCP forms for production and bottling.
Record cycles and verify that all HPP settings and information are correct.
Perform metal mesh and magnet inspections.
Ensure production lot codes, labels, mold numbers, and packaging are within product specifications.
Perform lab duties as necessary.
Verify shipping and receiving processes.
Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines when in the plant.
Ensure regular and reliable attendance.
Essential Skills
Excel data entry
Attention to detail
Strong communication skills
GMP knowledge
Inspection skills
FDA regulations understanding
Multitasking ability
Additional Skills & Qualifications
1-2 years of Quality Assurance experience preferred
1-2 years of food industry experience preferred
Knowledge of food safety regulations preferred
Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills required
Strong leadership skills
Computer skills
Critical thinking skills
Ability to adapt to constant changes
Work independently with moderate supervision
Willingness to work adjusted schedules, overtime, and evening/weekend hours as needed
Work EnvironmentAll work is performed on the production floor with 32 team members in QA throughout the plant. The environment may be wet or dry, with temperatures as low as 35°F. Schedule is Tuesday-Saturday, 9pm-5:30am. Overtime availability required as needed.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oceanside, CaliforniaPay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.50Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Oceanside,CA.Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Jan 18, 2025.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.