Taylor Farms Southern California, Inc Hiring for QA Technician Hiring Event Full Time

Quality Assurance Technician

Ontario, CA

About Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.

Taylor Farms Southern California, Inc. is the newest member of the Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. family of companies. Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. is dedicated to being North America’s favorite maker of salads and healthy fresh foods. . As we continue to rapidly grow, we have an opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to join our new operation at Taylor Farms Southern California as a Quality Assurance Technician, located in Ontario, California.

About the Role

The QA Technician interprets and implements quality assurance and food safety standards to ensure compliance with both regulatory bodies and Taylor Farm’s internal policies. Performs internal auditing of processes, policies, and personnel to evaluate the effectiveness of the quality assurance programs and support improvement initiatives in all aspects of quality assurance and food safety. Performs product analysis using various laboratory equipment. Supports departmental goals and executes staffing and improvement initiatives to align with company objectives and KPI’s.

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Shift:

2nd- 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM, .25 shift pay differential

3rd- 8:00PM -4:30 AM, .50 shift pay differential

Key responsibilities include:

• Interprets and implements quality assurance standards to ensure quality and food safety.
• Work with the Quality Assurance Team to maintain all relevant certifications (i.e. SQF) and to remain in good standing with all relevant regulatory bodies (i.e. USDA, FDA).
• Aids in the maintenance of the environmental monitoring program, ATP swabbing, and verification of sanitation practices.
• Performs routine chemical and physical analysis of the finished product, including sensory evaluations.
• Maintain the QA Laboratory equipment up to date and troubleshoot as needed.
• Reviews and evaluates production records, applying quality assurance criteria.
• Support pre-requisite programs within the facility such as GMP’s, sanitation, maintenance, pest control, supplier approval, food defense, chemical control, customer complaints, etc.
• Performs routine internal audits and inspections of facilities, processes, policies, and personnel.
• Evaluate and analyze raw materials.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience working in clinical/manufacturing within the food industry.
• Quality Assurance experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Biological Sciences is a plus
• Excellent communication skills- written, verbal and interpersonal
• Flexibility to work in AM and PM shift and sometimes weekends and overtime
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint; able to learn new programs
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, and Food Labeling (FDA and USDA).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with 80% percent of the time being in a production or laboratory setting.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, wipe, reach, bend, and safely lift to 35 lbs.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred) preferred.’

Environment:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hair and beard net, gloves, safety shoes, bump cap, smocks
• Chemical Exposure: Cleaning Supplies and Food Allergens
• Temperature: Refrigerated 37 degrees fahrenheit

Benefits:

• Medical/ Vision/ Dental PPO only
• Up to 4% 401k Matching company contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Two Week Vacation
• Sick Pay
• 7 Paid Holidays

E-Verify compliant
EOE

How to attend

You may park in the lot next to our building or on the street.

What to prepare

• Resume

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

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