QC Technician 1st shift

The Role

This position will report to the: Supervisor
Travel Requirement: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Shift: 1st shift (6am-230pm)

Responsibilities

• Carry out with limited supervision, quality analysis and control for production of beverage, salad dressing, kids’ tube, fiber, concentrate and IQF production.
• Work within the laboratory and the processing facility to perform analytical analysis, food safety/quality audits and micro audits/sampling.
• Uphold all WM. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. quality/food safety parameters for the products produced.
• Daily audits of production procedures including verification of code dates, scales, water levels, plant GMP’s, and documentation
• Line audits against established guidelines and frequency
• Conduct daily audits and work with QC Supervisor and production personnel in addressing items that are out of compliance
• Sample collection, operation of lab equipment, data analysis and entry, shipment of sample
• Obtain and examine product retain shelf life samples
• Calibrates and maintain laboratory equipment
• Performs analytical analysis of all in-process and finished goods produced within the APEX facility
• Performs pre-operational, in-process and post operation food safety and plant sanitation audits
• Performs microbiological/ATP swabbing of plant equipment and facilities
• Placed product on hold if deviations from standards occur
• Completes corrective actions for deviations from standards
• Enforces plant QA, hygiene and GMP policies
• Obtains product retain samples for further evaluation
• Completes all quality paperwork in both hard copy and electronic format
• Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• HOURS & WORKDAYS: High School Diploma or equivalent; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Excel and Word
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Additional Required Qualifications
• Must be self-motivated and can perform multiple tasks
• Able to communicate in English including writing, speaking and reading, reasonable Spanish desired but not mandatory
• Teamwork oriented, communicate and interact well with others
• Utilize Bolthouse Farms standard operating procedures to prepare and/or analyze various parameters including good laboratory practices and aseptic techniques
• Able to taste and evaluate finished products
• Able to differentiate colors to examine product quality difference
• Dependable and can work flexible hours including weekends
• Knowledge of math and science concepts
• Detail oriented and have a good writing ability for clear record keeping
• Preferred Qualifications
• 1-2 years’ experience in food manufacturing or food production preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related experience and or/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Demands

The work environment for this position will be typical of the manufacturing facility. There are portions of the job that will require working in cold (< 40°F) environments and in warm environments (>90°F), loud environments, in proximity of chemicals as well as the laboratory environment. For short periods of time there is work in a frozen environment.

Must be able to work in a wet, cold or hot environment
Must be able to lift 25lbs - 50lbs