Quality Assurance Technician, Food Manufacturing

Location: Richmond, CA 94804
Pay: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Shift: 1st Shift
Overtime: Candidates must be flexible for overtime and occasional Saturdays based on production needs
Opportunity for Extension: Yes

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to join a fast-paced food manufacturing operation in Richmond, CA. This position plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to established quality standards.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on food manufacturing quality experience, strong laboratory and analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of HACCP, GMPs, food safety programs, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform product sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording of test results

• Troubleshoot out-of-specification results and assist with corrective actions

• Review production records, including Critical Control Points, or CCPs, daily

• Maintain accurate daily quality and laboratory records

• Perform data entry, tracking, analysis, and interpretation of quality results

• Follow QC Hold procedures for products that fall outside established specifications

• Perform equipment calibration, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting

• Evaluate testing trends, identify deficiencies, and communicate corrective action plans

• Implement quality control processes and testing to ensure products meet established quality standards and specifications

• Manage and maintain product specifications

• Support follow-up activities related to customer complaints and coordinate with production

• Coordinate HACCP team activities

• Maintain and implement policies and procedures related to GMPs, food safety, and regulatory compliance

• Provide or support required quality and food safety training

• Monitor inventory of laboratory and sanitation supplies

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

• Support 5S standards and maintain an organized, safe work environment

• Meet with the supervisor daily to discuss production and quality-related issues

• Work closely with production employees and management to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and operational efficiency

• Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Sanitation Practices, Food Safety requirements, Occupational Safety requirements, and established SOPs

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or a related science field plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, OR

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience without a bachelor's degree

• HACCP certification required

• PCQI certification required

• Knowledge of microbiological, physical, chemical, and organoleptic testing

• Experience with food safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision

• Proficiency with Windows-based computer programs and data entry

• Experience with laboratory testing equipment, calibration, and maintenance

• Ability and willingness to work overtime and occasional Saturdays as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a GFSI-certified or GFSI-aligned environment

• Previous quality assurance or quality control experience within food manufacturing, commercial bakery, or a related production environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to safely climb ladders and work at elevated heights when performing inspections, cleaning, maintenance, and other job-related responsibilities

• Ability to work in an active food manufacturing environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced food quality professional who enjoys combining hands-on laboratory testing with food safety and quality systems responsibilities. You will have direct involvement in product quality, HACCP, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and production support while joining a team that needs additional quality coverage.

Apply today if you have the required HACCP and PCQI certifications and are ready to bring your food manufacturing quality experience to a hands-on QA role in Richmond.

Throughout the past 35+ years, MMC, one of the most trusted names in workforce management services, has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries.

We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate, to the right client, for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries.

MMC is a privately owned business with corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. With 2,000+ employees, working in 40+ states, MMC is able to support all United States locations, and some international locations.

We appreciate your interest in reviewing this particular position and we encourage you to visit our website where you can always search and apply for opportunities at www.mmcgrp.com

Benefits with MMC Group
MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

Join MMC and enjoy the support of a team that values your well-being, both on and off the job!

MMC strives to ensure all job postings confirm details of the position, the rate of pay, and acknowledge that medical benefits are offered.

Get started on your career journey today! Apply to become a part of the MMC Team!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.