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Quality Control Technician - Irvine Commissary

Northgate Gonzalez Markets

Irvine, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21.75–$24 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Workstations, Corporate Policies, Customer Relations, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Food Production, Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Industry Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Requirements, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Order Picking/Packing, Pallet Jack, Pest Control, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Shipments, Production Planning, Production Support, Production Systems, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Regulations, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Standards Strategy, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Truck Driver, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Department of Transportation (DOT), Warehousing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Irvine, CA
POSTED
Today
About Us:Northgate Gonzalez Market has grown from one store in Anaheim in 1980 to over 40 locations across Southern California, and we're looking for passionate, customer-focused team members to join our family. We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for growth, and an associate discount of up to 20% for you and your household—all in a positive and fun work environment where you'll feel valued and appreciated. If you're enthusiastic, team-oriented, and ready to build a career with us, we'd love to meet you.To learn more, please visit www.northgatemarkets.com

JOB SUMMARY:

Fills all QC related paperwork tracking procedures, temperatures, times, and transfers between storing-decanting-prepping-cooking-packing-chilling- master casing-palletizing and final storage. Verifies that date-coding, product information, shelf life are properly recorded on a product-by- product basis in every formula and packaging on the production floor. Verifies accuracy of CP & CCP documentation process of every product and ensures that product stays out of the temperature danger zone in every production line and workstation throughout the plant that are correctly filled by production staff. Works in conjunction with Production teams in the execution of the quality assurance program. Works closely with sanitation and maintenance teams to ensure that equipment works as per manufacturing requirements and keeps them sanitary as per Company's policies and procedures. Monitors the quality of the manufacturing and food safety process from incoming to finished product shipment, ensuring formulations and quality standards are adhered to, adequate sanitation standards are always maintained, and packaging requirements match industry standards. Execute strategic goals that align with business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Monitors and verifies the HACCP, GMP, SSOP, PC functions in plant.
  • Establishes and assures adherence to set specifications and standards of finished product.
  • Monitors that all perishables stay out of the temperature danger zone.
  • Prepares and submits daily/weekly summary reports.
  • Calibrates all scales daily.
  • Adheres to all safety, GMP and house rules.
  • Places product on HOLD/RELEASE
  • Glass and brittle plastic inspections.
  • Equipment Inspection.
  • Collect and maintain production, packaging, and shipping records on a daily basis.
  • Ensures control of non-compliance product through product holds.
  • Monitors and verifies SQ/PC implementation at the plant level.
  • Drives continuous safety, quality and environmental improvement and culture based on current Best Practices.
  • This position has close interaction with production, sanitation, maintenance, and warehouse departments.
  • Ensures compliance and performs all duties in accordance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations.
  • Supports production and in the application and monitoring of the Food Safety Program policies and procedures.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Works multiple-shift operations on the production floor.
  • Performs all work in accordance with safety, food safety, and GMP rules and regulations.
  • Maintains a visible presence on the plant floor and provides technical guidance during all production and sanitation phases.
  • Ensures product quality meets established standards.
  • Reviews and maintains all data relative to accuracy and compliance.
  • Performs other duties as necessary.
  • Must have the ability to multi-task.
  • Basic understanding of safety, quality and environmental systems and procedures.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate people toward a goal.
  • Results oriented.
  • Monitors and verifies the implementation of the Pest Control program.
  • Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Energetic, flexible, and the ability to work alone and in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills.
  • Basic understanding of and ability to follow recordkeeping, documentation, and retention standards.
  • Must have minimum math skills to understand measurements, yields, margins, shrink, production planning and program analysis.
  • Customer focused.
  • Passion for results.
  • Minimum of 1 year working in a food manufacturing facility. Preferably USDA.
  • Certification in Food Handlers certification.
Physical Demands and Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (Occasionally 1-33%; Frequently 34-66%; Continuously 67-100%)
  • Must be able to lift to 10 Lbs. (Continuously)
  • Must be able to lift to 30 Lbs. (Occasionally).
  • Stand (Frequently)
  • Walking (Frequently)
  • Sitting (Frequently)
  • Use hands to finger, handle or feel (Continuously)
  • Reach with hands and arms (Continuously)
  • Climb or balance (Occasionally)
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Occasionally)
  • Talk or hear (Continuously)
  • Taste or smell (Occasionally)
Work Environment:
  • Production environment may be subject to extreme temperatures with exposure to hot and cold environment, noise, and some chemicals.
  • Occasional Office Environment
  • Work near moving mechanical parts (Frequently)
  • Vibration (Frequently)
  • Moderate noise (Continuously)


(The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.

Truck drivers must be able to pass a standard drug test and qualify as being "drug-free" under the legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.” All other employees not subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation drug and alcohol rules and comparable state laws must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, which will not screen for non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites.

Northgate Markets is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Right to Work – 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.

Northgate Markets will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Ban the Box Law).

Hourly Pay: $21.75 USD - $24.00 USD

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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