QA Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about quality, food safety, and laboratory testing? Full Steam Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to join a growing food manufacturing team in Fresno, CA . If you have experience in quality assurance and laboratory testing within the food industry, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Title: QA Lab Technician

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour

Schedule: 2nd shift

As a Lab Technician , you will perform laboratory testing throughout the manufacturing process to ensure products meet quality and food safety standards. This role is responsible for inspecting raw materials, testing in-process and finished products, documenting results, and supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Perform laboratory testing, including Brix, pH, and acid content analysis.
• Conduct organoleptic evaluations, including odor, color, flavor, and appearance assessments.
• Verify product weight and volume.
• Prepare and use chemical reagents while recognizing chemical reactions and color changes.
• Ensure compliance with BRC, HACCP, GMP , and Cross Contamination Prevention Programs.
• Monitor production lines for quality and food safety compliance.
• Document test results accurately and report any product or process deviations.
• Notify supervisors of equipment malfunctions, low laboratory supplies, or specification violations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory work environment.
• Correct documentation errors according to company procedures.
• Assist with production audits and quality inspections when laboratory testing is complete.
• Participate in line changeovers and communicate scheduling concerns proactively.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by QA Leads or management.

• Minimum 3 years of Quality Control Laboratory Technician experience .
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry .
• At least 2 years of auditing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of BRC, HACCP, GMP , and food safety regulations.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and observation skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Familiarity with weight and temperature measurements.

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12-hour shifts .
• Regular bending, twisting, reaching, climbing stairs, and repetitive movements.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Work in hot and cold manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to loud production equipment and industrial machinery.
• Work closely with production personnel in a fast-paced environment.
• Must safely work around manufacturing equipment while following all safety procedures.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• AD&D Insurance

Apply today and become part of a team committed to producing safe, high-quality food products while growing your career with Full Steam Staffing!

Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage.