Quality Assurance Technician - Syrup, 2nd Shift

About the role

At Torani, quality is at the heart of everything we do. As we continue our journey toward our $1 Billion vision, we're committed to delivering safe, high-quality products that consistently delight our customers. The QA Technician – Syrup plays an important role in supporting Torani's food safety and quality programs within our Syrup manufacturing operation. Working closely with Manufacturing and Quality teams, you'll help execute quality systems, conduct inspections and product evaluations, support Positive Release, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure our processes consistently deliver First Time Quality.

At Torani, a Certified B Corporation, we flavor more than just drinks—we flavor lives. You'll join a collaborative, people-first team where curiosity, partnership, and continuous improvement are part of how we work every day.

Success Factors (First 12–24 Months)

• Manufacturing Quality Support: You became a trusted member of the Quality team supporting Torani's Syrup manufacturing operation. Through GMP inspections, line checks, SOP reviews, and close partnership with Manufacturing, you helped build confidence that every batch was produced safely, consistently, and with First Time Quality in mind.
• Food Safety & Quality Execution: You developed a strong understanding of Torani's food safety and quality programs and consistently executed them with accuracy and attention to detail. From performing quality inspections, to supporting positive release, conducting sensory evaluations, leading the calibration program, and reviewing production documentation, you helped ensure every product met Torani's quality standards.
• Audit & Compliance: You became someone others could rely on to keep quality documentation organized, complete, and audit-ready. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you helped ensure quality activities aligned with regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), SQF standards, and Torani's food safety expectations.
• Quality Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: As your understanding of products, processes, and systems grew, you identified quality concerns, investigated routine issues, and recognized trends. Your curiosity and attention to detail helped improve the consistency of our quality systems.
• Collaboration & Communication: You built strong relationships with Manufacturing teams, communicated observations clearly, and escalated concerns promptly. Your positive attitude and commitment to shared success helped strengthen Torani's culture of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or another technical or scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working in a food manufacturing or quality environment.
• Foundational knowledge of food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately review documentation, maintain records, and identify quality concerns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) is a plus.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including overtime and weekends, when business needs require.

Physical & Schedule Requirements

• Monday–Friday, 2nd Shift: 1:00pm – 9:30pm, plus overtime as needed.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, twist for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in varying manufacturing conditions as needed.

Benefits

• Become an owner: Every regular team member participates in Torani's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Profit Sharing, an annual bonus, and a 401(k) company match are additional ways we celebrate and reward success.
• Growing with purpose: Torani has grown year after year, creating opportunities to build new skills, work with new technologies, and take on new challenges.
• Better together: We work across teams, solve problems together, and support one another through successes and setbacks.
• Healthcare that's fully covered: We pay 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for team members.
• Celebrate together: From Company Day and cultural heritage celebrations to team lunches and milestone celebrations, we make time to connect.
• The perks are pretty delicious: Enjoy unlimited Italian sodas, flavored lattes, and plenty of opportunities to taste the products we're creating.
• Competitive pay, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you.

Pay

$26.73 - $29.72/hour

Work Location

San Leandro, onsite, 5 days on site.