Food Safety Quality Assurance Technicians

Established in 1992 with the goal of marrying culinary excellence, food science, and cutting-edge technology, we are recognized by the nation’s largest multi-unit restaurant operators as a trend-forward, innovative custom food product manufacturer and development company.

Located in Ontario, California, approximately 40 miles east of Los Angeles and centrally located near California’s and Mexico’s growing regions, we have year-round access to freshly harvested vegetables.

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? Join a company proud of its products and passionate about the industry and its permanent evolution! Do you enjoy reviewing Food Safety processes and procedures ensuring that food complies? Are you interested in daily observations of production processes, from preparing to packaging?  If so, we are seeking two Food Safety Quality Assurance Technicians to join our team for our Ontario location.  

The position will include but is not limited to observing production runs and interceding when a deviation occurs, enforcing plant GMPs, conducting raw material, in-process ingredient, and finished product quality checks, reporting deviations to management, and calibrating equipment, documenting findings, and taking actions as required.

Qualifications and requirements

• Report all deviations from Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, and specification requirements immediately to the supervisor/manager
• Follow the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, and safety rules (including Personal Protective Equipment -PPE); enforce all of these practices, standards, and rules with all employees
• Conduct GMP inspections in all areas and ensure adherence to Food Safety, Quality, and Cleanliness is maintained
• Report all deviations from product specifications and parameters immediately to Quality Management
• Report unsafe work conditions to management in real-time
• Report any deficiencies that may pose a Food Safety threat to management as soon as they are observed
• Create and place hold tags with physical count and detailed report of the incident
• Calibrate thermometers, scales, and other lab equipment
• Perform and sign off on pre-operational inspection for line clearance
• Ensure formulas are present for all product runs
• Ensure & review that all formulas are followed on the production floor.
• Inspect raw material coming into production for quality and spec adherence
• Report to work on time as scheduled and to/from lunch and breaks
• Must be able to take on other responsibilities that are not part of their regular tasks in the event it is deemed necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years in Quality Control in a food manufacturing facility
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or Chemistry preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, access, and e-mail
• Must have the ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Demonstrate knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices policies and procedures as well as GLPs and GDPs
• HACCP certified preferred
• Able to perform mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, ratios, and percentages
• Able to follow written or verbal instructions
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills
• Must efficiently utilize time and be able to work with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple projects at the same time
• Able to work independently or in a team environment.
• Able to work flexible hours and weekends

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.