Manufacturing QA Technician I

QA Technician Inspector

Location: San Leandro, CA 94577

Payrate: $25.00 per hour W2

Shift: 1st Shift 6am - 2:30pm (Monday to Friday) / Candidate needs to be open to overtime and weekend work when needed. Is a possibility this assignment will be extended? Yes there is a possibility this assignment could be extended before the 8 weeks is up. Candidate will need to interview with manager either via facetime or zoom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine inspections of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products.
• Perform visual inspections and quality testing using established procedures.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to GMPs policies and procedures.
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain quality records.
• Identify and report non-conforming materials, products, or processes.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Place products on hold when quality concerns are identified and support disposition decisions.
• Conduct line checks, weight verification, label verification, code date inspections, and packaging audits.
• Verify employee compliance with food safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
• Escalate quality and food safety issues to leadership as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in a QA, QC, food manufacturing, or production environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, sanitation procedures, and quality systems.
• Ability to perform visual inspections, product evaluations, and routing quality records.
• Ability to enforce and verify compliance with food safety, quality, and employee hygiene standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize and escalate quality or food safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform inspections throughout the production area for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.