2nd shift QA Technician

Company overview Primal Pet Foods is a Fairfield, California-based manufacturer of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods and treats for dogs and cats. Primal Pet Foods was founded with the goal of improving the quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through wholesome raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild. We are looking for reliable and motivated people to join our fast-paced, growing Primal Team!ScheduleMonday - Friday 2nd shift start time between 1pm-2:30pm. Daily or Saturday overtime required as needed and is mandatory.Job SummaryThis position is responsible for performing QA activities which ensure consistent food safety and product quality of all Primal Pet Foods products produced. Inspects products within the Production Facility to ensure high quality and compliance with company standards and procedures. Must be able to rotate between all production lines. Responsibilities and Duties

Visually inspect the packaging, coding of finished products

Takes weights of the finished product

Verifies the quality of the product

Collects samples from all operating lines for each batch

Perform hourly line checks

Verify the ingredients used in production

Conduct and document audits

Responds appropriately to Quality issues

Review all HACCP Critical Control Points (CCP?s) to ensure compliance.

Perform direct observations

Be a proactive participant in identifying potential issues in all phases of operations.

Develop and maintain lines of communication between QA, production, and management to ensure that all are kept informed of issues found, corrective actions taken and any changes that have taken place.

Hands-on involvement in all Food Safety/Quality problems that arise during shift and developing appropriate solutions and corrective/preventative actions.

Perform QA activities that ensure consistent food safety and product quality of all Primal Pet Foods products produced.

Qualifications and Skills

High school equivalency required. College coursework in Food Safety or related field preferred

6 months experience as a Quality technician; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide and understand percentages. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement and quantity measurements.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Must be punctual and regular attendance required.

Experience with high-speed packaging and filling equipment required. Strong troubleshooting and basic mechanical skills are required.

Food industry experience and knowledge of GMP?s are a must.

While performing the duties of this job, you will be required to stand and walk; use hands to feel; and reach with arms. Occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. Required to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Additionally, you must be able to lift and or move more than 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision. You will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.We offer great benefits and perksPaid vacation and sick hoursPaid company holidays, 7 per yearLow-cost medical insurance, including options with Kaiser, Sutter, UHC, and AnthemCompetitive dental, vision, and supplemental insurance. Plus, discounted pet insurance!Free Primal products for your petCareer opportunities, training, and much more!Primal Pet Foods is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.