Quality Assurance Food Technician

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Technician responsible for pre-operation inspection and ATP swabbing of machines and instruments. This role involves conducting product testing, including pH, salt titrations, Brix, and viscosity, to ensure the highest quality standards. The technician will also be tasked with calling for production holds when necessary, upholding GMP standards, and following HACCP guidelines. Additionally, the position requires creating Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and conducting batch record reviews.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operation inspection and ATP swabbing of machines and instruments.
• Conduct product testing such as pH, salt titrations, Brix, and viscosity.
• Call for production holds when necessary.
• Uphold GMP standards and follow HACCP guidelines.
• Create Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and conduct batch record reviews.

Essential Skills

• Experience in quality assurance, particularly in food manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ATP testing and overseeing sanitation processes.
• Knowledge of HACCP, CAPA, Brix, and swabbing techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of QA/QC experience in the food or beverage industry or a Bachelor"s degree with 1 year of experience.
• Ability to lead and uphold GMP standards with the production and sanitation team.

Work Environment

This position is for the 1st shift at the Orange facility, a smaller site compared to the Fullerton location. The work hours are from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Responsibilities include gathering samples from the floor, ensuring production follows GMPs and SOPs, and conducting Brix, pH, and titrations on samples, as well as ATP swabbing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orange, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orange,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

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