Califia Farms, LLC
QA Technician, 2nd Shift
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Must read, write and communicate in English.
- Must be able to taste all foods with no aversions or allergies.
- Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs and hairnet in production areas.
- Able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment
- Able to perform root cause analysis.
- Able to communicate and work well with people on all levels of the organization.
- Able to receive, analyze and report out information efficiently.
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) – ability to follow laboratory SOPs.
- Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) - ability to keep proper records.
- Strong computer literacy – MS applications, databases.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze large amounts of data and determine deficiencies.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- 1-2 years – Experience in food or manufacturing preferred.
- Ability to successfully complete and maintain all required equipment-specific training, certifications, and operational qualifications.
Full description
Overview
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for executing corporate and plant specific Food Safety, Quality and Laboratory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Ensure product quality and compliance by interpreting manufacturing and engineering requirements and developing, executing, and refining analytical testing methods and procedures.
- Develop and maintain quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and QA protocols, ensuring alignment with GMP, GLP, and GDP standards for ESL and aseptic processing.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, production, and maintenance teams to optimize plant performance, improve product quality, and enhance operational efficiency and safety.
- Administer and continuously improve the Quality Control program, ensuring products meet established food safety, regulatory, and internal quality standards.
- Monitor and achieve internal quality KPIs, maintaining accurate, audit-ready records of inspections, testing results, and compliance activities.
- Ensure strict adherence to GMP standards across production and support areas, proactively identifying and addressing compliance gaps.
- Oversee sanitation and housekeeping standards within manufacturing and laboratory environments to maintain a clean, organized, and audit-compliant facility.
- Drive consistency in quality systems by enforcing established standards, policies, and best practices across all plant operations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by participating in and facilitating changes to processes, systems, and quality programs.
- Assist in training and onboarding of plant personnel on quality procedures, food safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate effectively with production teams regarding quality performance, deviations, and corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Safeguard company assets, including laboratory equipment and PPE, ensuring proper use, maintenance, and accountability.
- Maintain a high standard of workplace organization and cleanliness in all assigned areas.
- Participate in required company training programs and stay current with industry regulations and best practices.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support quality assurance objectives and overall plant operations.
Qualifications
- Must read, write and communicate in English.
- Must be able to taste all foods with no aversions or allergies.
- Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs and hairnet in production areas.