Quality Control Technician for Leading North Bay Food Maker (santa rosa)

One of the top "Best Places to Work" in the North Bay is looking for our next Quality Control Technician for our afternoon shift! This is a full-time position, located in Santa Rosa, CA. Schedule is: Sunday through Thursday, 4:00 pm to 1:00 am.

The ideal candidate will be able to roll his/her sleeves up and work in our food production lab to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, batches in process, and finished goods. This role will test and inspect products at various stages of the production process, as well as compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of both raw materials and finished products.HOW TO JOIN OUR FAMILY OF EMPLOYEES - complete our application for employment online.

Click here to get started! CareerOpportunitiesWHAT THE JOB ENTAILS:

-Tests products at specified stages in the production process and records test data, applying Quality Control procedures and accurately documenting the results of the inspections and testing

-Inspects quality of raw materials and purchased products upon receipt according to Quality Control procedures

-Examines raw material and tests samples to verify against specifications

-Conducts and documents investigations of product integrity and communicates reports in a timely manner

-Performs quality related inventory movements within ERP system in a timely manner

-Maintains all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner

-Monitors and verifies Production processes meet quality and food safety standards

-Maintains internal, regulatory and third party requirements

-Assists Quality Assurance Manager in maintenance and monitoring of HACCP program

-Monitors the compliance of all Good Manufacturing Practices for all employees

-Complies with and ensures compliance with SQF, FDA-FSMA QAI/NSF, GFCO, OSHA and LTF Safety regulations

-Follows through completely on Customer Inquiries through investigation, reporting and training

-Instructs production employees about standards of quality and food safety through ongoing training and working in conjunction with Production Managers, the Food Safety/Sanitation Manager and QA Manager

-Assists Quality Manager and Supervisor in establishing standards of quality

-Participates in the development and/or revision of inspection procedures, policies, forms and/ or programs

-Ensures plant cleanliness by communicating issues and auditing sanitation practices

-Supports R&D with special projects, as needed

-Assists Warehouse, Sanitation, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Production with maintaining LTF policies and procedures

-Assists with Traceability Exercises, Mock Recalls and Recalls, as required

-Maintains QC lab in clean and organized condition

-Assists QA Supervisor, QA Manager and Food Safety/Sanitation Manager as needed

-Maintains acute attention to detail and performs work accurately

-Thinks critically and suggests opportunities for improvement and solutions to issues to the QA Manager & QA Supervisor

-Other duties may be assignedWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

-One to two years related experience in the food industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience

-Certificate from college or technical school. College coursework preferred

-Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills

-ERP knowledge highly desired

-Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedures and policies, write routine reports and correspondence

-Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees and conduct training, as needed

-Comfortable working with a diverse group of people across multiple departments

-Ability to communicate verbally and in written form proficiently in English

-Bilingual in Spanish is preferred

-Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and analyze mathematical data

-Execute written or oral instructions and apply common sense and critical thinking to deviations in processes

-Address issues involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

-Ability to investigate issues and deduce root causes and outcomes

-Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

-Experience with laboratory environment, equipment and safety procedures

-Acute attention to detail

-Prioritize tasks while maintaining good time management

-Communicates effectively across multiple departments in multiple formats

-Embraces and promotes the La Tortilla Factory culture

-Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

-The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25lbsCOMPENSATION: Starts at $17.00/hr (DOE), PLUS our generous company-sponsored benefits package including: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Holidays, Vacation Pay and so much more!

For consideration, please complete our application by clicking on the link to our Careers page above. Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which we are actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the positions.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, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class