Quality Technician

About This Company

We pride ourselves on being family‑owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities, every day Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state‑of‑the‑art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high‑quality products while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.

The role of a quality technician at Wawona Frozen Foods will require the ability to conduct a variety of verifications as stated in our SOPs to ensure the product meets minimum standards, including proficiently filling out required paperwork, performing CCP checks, and working in close communication with department leads and supervisors as well as other departments to provide sufficient quality feedback.

• Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods safety program to maintain a healthy and injury‑free environment.
• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Accountable for performing quality checks such as pit checks, grading checks, or required checks in Repack or Fruit Cup departments.
• CCP trained with ability to perform metal detector and magnet checks.
• Ability to use computer, including the CDB inventory system.
• Ability to place product on hold when product is out of grade or other.
• Ability to collect micro samples while preventing contamination by following SOPs.
• Inspect systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards and report findings to lead or supervisor.

• 0‑2 years' experience working in a manufacturing or similar setting.
• 0‑2 years' experience working in Quality Control or a related field.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and a can‑do attitude.
• Self‑motivated and self‑starter.
• Ability to work with various employees and employee levels while building rapport and respect.
• Must be punctual and regular attendance is required.
• Understand and follow all color‑coding rules as stated in procedures for utensils, containers, and other equipment.

• This position will work out of our Cedar or Alluvial location.

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, ADD, Life, FSA and DCAP benefit options.
• Generous 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Wawona Wednesday's, end‑of‑season appreciation events, T‑shirts and hats, Employee of the Month.
• Opportunities to work with great people and make a real impact while being your authentic self at work.

• We learn together. We believe in supporting all employees with the training, resources, and tools to be successful.
• We focus on building and keeping relationships, going above and beyond, and offering world‑class service.
• Wawona Frozen Foods promotes a work environment that encourages problem‑solving, collaboration, and a culture of growth.
• We pride ourselves on having a diverse team that matches our diverse product base.
• We recognize the fast‑paced environment our season creates and celebrate our people.
• We strive to deliver the best fruit products available and to be a valued partner in every customer’s success.
• We build relationships with our customers and ensure we produce and deliver the best products specific to their needs.

• Work in an environment where there can be medium to loud noise and cold temperatures.
• Stand and walk, feel, reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.
• Fast‑paced environment requiring high attention to details and minimal downtime.
• Occasional lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects (up to 40 lbs.).
• Repetitive tasks such as sorting, packing, stacking, or cutting.
• Work flexible/varying schedules to support the team, customers, and deadlines.
• Specific vision abilities required include peripheral vision and the ability to see…