QA Tech - Food Manufacturing

QA Technician - Raw Materials

Location : Riverside, CA

Employment Type : Contract (4 months with potential for extension or conversion to hire)

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 6 : 00 AM - 2 : 30 PM (start time between 6-8 AM depending on business needs), overtime as needed, occasional Saturday work

Pay Rate : $18-20 / hour

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Warehouse Technician to join our quality assurance team at our Fontana facility. As a contract manufacturer specializing in premium baked goods-including gourmet cookies, nutritional bars, and sandwich cookies for natural and organic markets-we maintain the highest quality standards in everything we produce.

In this role, you'll be responsible for examining incoming and outgoing products to ensure they meet our rigorous quality specifications. You'll work in the warehouse receiving area, serving as the critical first line of quality control for all raw materials entering our facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials and packaged materials upon delivery.
• Verify that raw materials match specifications and documentation.
• Check expiration dates and labels for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform swabbing tests for micro-organisms as part of quality protocols.
• Review and validate Certificates of Analysis (COA) from suppliers.
• Complete all required documentation with precision and attention to detail.
• Obtain and prepare ingredient samples for R&D department.
• Create labels and work instructions as needed.
• Identify and report any nonconformances immediately.
• Place items on hold when quality standards are not met.

Required Qualifications

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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