Quality Assurance Technician

Job Summary The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that production produces consistent‑quality, safe products. Essential Job Functions Collects hourly samples of product and finished goods. Filling, total, breakdown of weights, and organoleptic properties of finished goods. Check key Activity Types. Check and monitor high‑risk processing areas during bulk liquid receiving, holding, staging, and mixing to prevent food tampering, and report any findings to the Quality Assurance Supervisor. Monitors and reviews quality, food safety, and production line paperwork for accuracy and completion. Keep standard operating procedures and all quality manuals in an organized fashion and file policies, procedures, and process control paperwork, and ensure compliance with the company’s documentation control policy. Performs periodic checks on critical control points, which are the X‑ray machines, during production runs to ensure the X‑ray machines are functioning properly to detect foreign material. Identify issues, such as contamination risks, and stop production or take corrective actions when products deviate from the product specifications. Performs periodic checks on finished products' weight, temperature, and packaging date codes. Performs daily inspection of production areas, equipment, and food containers for cleanliness. Inspects and records the X‑ray rejected products. Conducts Good Manufacturing Practices audits, and any findings need to be added to the corrective action log. Reports any foreign material, unsanitary condition, or pest control issue to the Quality Supervisor/ Manager. Monitors and enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Polices, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) throughout the production facility. Inspects incoming ingredients for food safety issues. Coordinates with production to troubleshoot quality issues. Document incidents related to Food Quality, Food Safety, and non‑compliance to initiate further investigation. Food Safety Responsibilities All employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues they observe with their supervisor. Reinforces the use of GMP, SOP, and SSOP procedures throughout the facility. Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre‑requisite programs. Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferably trained and certified in preventive controls, and the Food Modernization Act (FSMA). Good Manufacturing Practices. Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment. Attention to detail. One year’s experience in quality control or Quality Assurance in a food‑related processing environment. Ability to speak and write effectively. High school diploma, equivalent or higher. Physical Requirements Occasionally lift 10–20 lbs. Must be able to work in a loud environment with appropriate hearing protection. Ability to walk through production areas. Exposure to temperature change. Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception. Wear proper footwear. Supervisor QA Lead Schedule Must be available for any shift. FLSA Status Non‑Exempt Job Type Full‑time Pay Range 18.50 - 19 USD per hour (Torrance) #J-18808-Ljbffr Jessie Lord Bakery