Quality Technician

San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA 92408, USA

Compensation range: $21.69 to $22.61 per hour

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required
personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to
hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety
gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).

• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or
governing bodies (ex. SQF).

• Ensure all products conform to the customer specifications as outlined in SAP system.

• Perform analysis on raw materials, finished batches, treated water and/or any other programmed outlines by the
department.

• Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials including packaging materials
and determine status of materials as acceptable or unacceptable.

• Evaluate finished products against current standards by performing audits to monitor all aspects of finished product
and packaging integrity.

• Check process control parameters to assure proper equipment application and operation is being maintained by
performing secure seal, closure torque, can seam checks, and/or any other requirements required by the customer or
the company.

• Stop any production which may be questionable in terms of Food Safety and immediately alert a member of the
management team.

• Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests and retests performed. Complete all other required reports (work
orders, action reports, etc.) in a timely manner.

• Perform analytical tests required to qualify ingredient batches for production.

• Perform production line checks at specified intervals.

• Ensure accurate test results by maintaining proper operation and calibration of laboratory equipment.

• Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times.

• Report all out of specification results to designated leadership.

• Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by leadership.

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.

• Exposure to using measurement tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM machines) preferred.

• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.

• High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.

• Familiarity with SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations preferred.

• Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.

• Able to read and understand metric system.

• Food or beverage laboratory experience preferred

Competencies:

• Technical:
Skilled in maintaining accurate and detailed records of inspections and tests

• Integrity:
Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards in all quality assurance activities.

• Adaptability:
Flexibility to adapt to changing production environments and requirements.

• Communication:
Clear and concise communication with production staff and management

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1 – 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment preferred.

• In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, must be at least 21 years old.

Working Conditions:

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Work Schedule:

Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as
needed.

• Work Environment:
Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require
hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold (laboratory is temperature controlled).
The environment is structured and supervised.

Travel Requirements:

• 0% travel anticipated.

Physical Requirements: R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)

Stand or Sit = FStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl = O
Lifting up to 50 lbs. (minimum 5 lbs.) = O
Carry weight, lift = O
Walking = F
Driving = R
Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance = O

• Visual/Sensory:
This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.

• Mental Stress:
There is pronounced pressure from…