QC Technician 2nd Shift

This position reports to the Supervisor, Travel Requirement: None, FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Shift: 2nd shift (2pm-10:30pm), Employment Category: Full time - Regular, Hourly Pay Rate: $20.25-$22.00/hr.

About the Company

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands: Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute, and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages. Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest-growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans. The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California and the Greater Chicago Area.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality analysis and control for production of beverage, salad dressing, kids’ tube, fiber, concentrate, and IQF production with limited supervision.
• Perform analytical analysis, food safety/quality audits, and micro audits/sampling within the laboratory and processing facility.
• Uphold all WM. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. quality/food safety parameters for the products produced.
• Conduct daily audits of production procedures including verification of code dates, scales, water levels, plant GMP’s, and documentation.
• Perform line audits against established guidelines and frequency.
• Work with QC Supervisor and production personnel to address items that are out of compliance.
• Collect samples, operate lab equipment, analyze data, and enter data; ship samples as needed.
• Obtain and examine product retain shelf life samples.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform analytical analysis of all in-process and finished goods produced within the APEX facility.
• Conduct pre-operational, in-process, and post-operation food safety and plant sanitation audits.
• Perform microbiological/ATP swabbing of plant equipment and facilities.
• Place product on hold if deviations from standards occur.
• Complete corrective actions for deviations from standards.
• Enforce plant QA, hygiene, and GMP policies.
• Obtain product retain samples for further evaluation.
• Complete all quality paperwork in both hard copy and electronic format.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Self-motivated and able to perform multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate in English including writing, speaking, and reading; reasonable Spanish is desired but not mandatory.
• Teamwork-oriented, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Utilize Bolthouse Farms standard operating procedures to prepare and/or analyze various parameters including good laboratory practices and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to taste and evaluate finished products.
• Ability to differentiate colors to examine product quality differences.
• Dependable and able to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Knowledge of math and science concepts.
• Detail-oriented with 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

• Work environment includes typical manufacturing facility conditions: cold (< 40°F) and warm (>90°F) environments, loud environments, proximity to chemicals, and laboratory settings.
• Short periods of work in a frozen (<0°F) environment.
• Must be able to work in wet, cold, or hot environments.
• Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off