QA Technician

About The Job

At Danone, we manufacture the best products and supply them to meet demand. We are currently hiring a Quality Assurance Technician at our Chatsworth, California manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, test, record, and react to data pertaining to products/production processes/quality systems to ensure the highest standards of quality and food safety are met or exceeded.
• Produce accurate results while multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment.
• Anticipate problems/conflicts, problem-solve, and react accordingly.
• Maintain a proactive approach to all work tasks and any issues as they arise.
• Be cross-trained on all Quality Laboratory functions and maintain a thorough knowledge of laboratory equipment.
• Interpret, understand, support, and have a working knowledge of Plant/Corporate protocols and programs, as well as facility systems.
• Participate in verification activities in prerequisite programs such as Water and Air Quality, Foreign Material Control, Calibration, Allergen Management, Environmental Monitoring, Printed Packaging and Product Integrity, Cleaning and Sanitation, Non-Conforming Reporting, Non-Conforming Product Ingredient and Equipment.
• Perform analytical, chemical, microbiological, and allergenic analysis both routine and episodic.
• Provide oversight for facility systems and actively participate and support the development, implementation, day-to-day operation, and maintenance of checks and balance programs.
• Facilitate, attend, and participate in team meetings and programs.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with all required information.
• React to data, perform out-of-specification mitigation.
• Manage product inventory utilizing programs such as SAP and Redzone.
• Monitor, operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instruments and equipment without assistance.
• Attend and practice all required training.
• Utilize root cause analysis thought process, maintain a proactive approach, and support sustainable solutions.
• Actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities to improve processes including participation in the creation and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, the creation and maintenance of preventative maintenance standards, the writing of One Point Lessons, and participation in continuous improvement methodology events.
• Follow Danone Standards, Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S methodology to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area, maintaining audit ready status at all times.
• Participate in all department and plant activities including but not limited to audits, observations, inspections, documentation, and recommendations.
• Support plant production needs and priorities to achieve plant goals.
• Absorb and implement changes to processes and systems.
• Comply with all regulations, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Technology, Food Science, or comparable program.
• California Food Handler Certification.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to manage high pressure situations calmly.
• Proven decision-making ability.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Proficiency in basic laboratory equipment (i.e. pipets, pH meters, balances).
• Ability to perform troubleshooting tasks.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic PC skills.
• Ability to work various hours and shifts.

Benefits

The base compensation for this position is $31.50 per hour and is eligible for overtime. This is a unionized role. The work schedule is as follows (subject to availability): Shift (Days) 1100 pm – 730 am (Monday – Friday with occasional Saturday) Shift (Afternoon) 500 am – 130 pm (Monday – Friday with occasional Saturday).

Pay

$31.50 per hour, eligible for overtime.

Schedule

Shift (Days) 1100 pm – 730 am (Monday – Friday with occasional Saturday) Shift (Afternoon) 500 am – 130 pm (Monday – Friday with occasional Saturday)

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong teamwork skills, ability to work without direct supervision, ability to manage high pressure situations calmly, proven decision-making ability, ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions, ability to keep accurate records, proficiency in basic laboratory equipment (i.e. pipets, pH meters, balances), ability to perform troubleshooting tasks, proficiency in MS Office and basic PC skills, ability to work various hours and shifts, California Food Handler Certification.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401k Plan
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave

About Us

At Danone U.S., we manufacture the best products and supply them to meet demand. We are part of Danone North America, an industry leader in the food and beverage category. Our strong portfolio of brands includes Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®. We are a Certified B Corp™ and strive to create real value for people and the planet. Join our movement for a healthier world One Planet. One Health BY YOU. Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here. California Data Privacy Law