Quality Assurance Lead

South Valley Farms is seeking a highly capable Quality Assurance Lead to assist management with all Quality Assurance and quality control functions at the almond processing and production operations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a high-performing team and provide training on requirements of applicable regulations USDA, DFA, GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, BRC etc.
• Ensure team’s adherence to all safety and food safety requirements in the processing and production plants; document and report any issues/concerns.
• Monitor and perform quality testing, release checks, product grading accuracy.
• Track inventory to ensure data accuracy and report any deviations.
• Become knowledgeable of the product and the customer’s quality expectations.
• Maintain and file all paperwork related to data collection of food safety logs, raw receiving records, Kiptraq, maintenance records, incoming raw product, and outgoing finished goods.
• Provide documentation of CCPs, pre-pack checklists, root cause analysis and all corrective actions.
• Serve as a member of the investigation team to help identify issues with product quality and specifications.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma of GED equivalent. Advanced education preferred.
• 3+ years working in food processing, with experience and knowledge of QA, quality control, and food safety procedures.
• Experience in a lead role, mechanical aptitude, and processing nuts highly desired.
• Knowledge of Total Quality Management (TQM), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPS), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Computer competency with data entry and word processing.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving, multi-tasking, organizational skills, and communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

AgReserves, Inc. 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. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc is not sponsoring visas at this time.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site:https://www.agreserves.com/benefits/. AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.60 - $27.90 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Wasco, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person