QA Tech 1 (1st shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Position : QA Tech 1 - 1st shift 
Department : QA 
Reports To : Team Lead
Salary Type : Non-Exempt
Location : Irwindale, CA 
Pay : $20.75 an hour 

Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact. 

Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in ready-to-use plant-rich food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health. 

Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA). We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation. We operate three processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3,000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products, prepared salads and plant-rich meal solutions. 

Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French family-owned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853. Our ready-to-use plant-rich food products are grown on 168,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. The company currently employees more than 11,000 Associates globally. 

Position Summary:

The QA Tech 1 is a key Quality Assurance role within the plant and supports QA team leads in safeguarding compliance with food safety and quality requirements.  As a QA Tech 1 at Bonduelle Fresh Americas (“BFA”), you will embrace our vision of Giving People the Freedom to Eat HealthierTM through excellence and daily performance of essential quality assurance functions, including finished goods checks and sampling for PCT testing (Hold & Release products).

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with and maintain all GMP/PPE/Safety, HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.
• Understand and implement requirements for product sampling and sample product following PCT sampling procedures established by the customer and corporate QA.
• Sample finished product for Hold & Release PCT sampling as required by customers; prepares logs and submits samples for Hold & Release tests.
• Conduct seal integrity tests on finished products and ensure PMOs/SMOs perform equipment adjustments as needed to ensure 100% compliance with seal integrity. 
• Identify any and all non-conformances, document and report it to the PMO/SMO and production leads for immediate follow-up; correct abnormalities and restore functioning where needed.
• Clean and/or fill-up the Haug tank at the start of every shift and maintain tank water level and cleanliness throughout the shift.
• Log leaks, non-conformances and sample submissions in the QA database.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; comprehension of basic math.
• Basic computer skills and ability to multitask.
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24 hour plant environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, ability to climb stairs numerous times a day.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• GED/High School Diploma.

Physical Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas does not require employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated and/or boostered at this time, but does require disclosure of vaccination status and supporting documents. Bonduelle Fresh Americas reserves the right to modify any internal policies, including safety policies, as needed and in compliance with all applicable laws.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a workforce that truly reflects our communities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to veterans and individuals with disabilities or special needs during the application process and employment. If you need assistance, please contact us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or bfa- View email address on ziprecruiter.com.