QA Technician (1st Shift)

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician ensures food safety, quality, and compliance across all production activities. This role is critical in supporting manufacturing by identifying risks, conducting inspections, and verifying that all regulatory and Suja standards are met. This is an on-site position within a production environment and reports to the QA Supervisor.

Schedule

5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Tuesday–Saturday with flexibility for overtime as needed.
Sunday–Thursday with flexibility for overtime as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain production conditions, specifications, process controls, and tracking controls.
• Monitor wash line concentrations and test ppm concentrations for sanitation bucket and floor solutions.
• Verify checks on existing production control forms and be audited on the same forms that meet all program requirements.
• Collect lab retain samples.
• Verify all Critical Control Points (CCPs) on-line and take corrective actions whenever necessary to assist in determining the root cause and development of a preventative action plan.
• Ensure pH levels, temperature, and brix of each batch of juice produced are within product specifications.
• Document and maintain records for all raw materials used in the production process including disposals, usage, and pre-batching of ingredients.
• Inspect raw materials for deficiencies relating to appearance, texture, and/or odor before production use.
• Inspect incoming trailers to ensure compliance with receiving standards.
• Report any food safety problems to the SQF Practitioner or Department Supervisor in a timely manner so that corrective actions may be performed.

Job Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Quality Control and/or the food industry preferred.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations is a plus.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Sharp critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Capable of working independently with moderate supervision.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced production setting.

Working Conditions

This role operates in a food manufacturing environment. Frequent standing, walking, and exposure to cold or wet areas are expected.

Compensation And Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $20.00
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.
• 401(k) match to help you plan for the future.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick days & holidays.
• Juice benefits: yes, we keep you fueled and refreshed!