Quality Control Technician

Description:

Want to be part of a family-owned, award-winning company with an entrepreneurial culture and a strong sense of family?

You’re in the right place! At La Reina, our core values guide everything we do. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking enthusiastic and capable professionals to join our team across various areas of the organization.

Job Summary: The Quality Technician I acts as a liaison between QC/QA supervision and QC department technicians, ensuring food safety and product quality. This role promotes positive changes in the quality system, leads by example, and excels in training and motivating others. Working on the production floor with supervisors and QC technicians, the QC Tech I reviews hourly tests to meet customer standards and escalates issues affecting food safety and quality to management.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401k plan
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time pay
• Paid day off for birthday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• A family-owned environment with leaders who care

Schedule: 3rd shift (10:00 pm to 6:00 am) *flexibility to work Saturdays

*rotating during training for 2-4 weeks before transitioning into 3rd shift*

Position Responsibilities:

• Able to perform all requirements of QC/QA Technicians.
• Work closely with all departments to achieve quality standards, identify food safety and process improvements, and communicate recommendations.
• Support in the decision-making process of acceptance and rejection of the product.
• Responsible for verification of the lines by ensuring they are food safety compliant before start-up, and asking for corrections as needed.
• Verification of packing and labeling requirements, GMP, and HACCP compliance, etc.
• Responsible for line clearance and documentation in accordance with established regulations.
• Analytical verifications of finished goods and raw materials based on established frequencies.
• Organoleptic evaluation of the products in relation to shelf-life verifications.
• Perform daily GMP’s and operational inspections of the processing areas.
• Perform calibration of the equipment.
• Carry out any assigned special projects, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic
• High school diploma or equivalent plus
• Must be able to read and write
• Able to use tablets/iPads and computers
• Excellent communication skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaker desired
• Proven attention to detail, responsible, self-motivated, and independent
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible schedule based on production needs, including weekends

Physical Demands & PPE

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

All tasks must be performed in a safe manner that will not create or pose a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the sanitation worker or any other person.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Walk on uneven ground and wet or slippery floors
• Twisting, turning, kneeling, stooping, and bending most of the day
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to spices (allergens), including but not limited to soy and wheat
• Exposure to high noise levels and a cold environment

PPE—Slip-resistant shoes, a hair and beard net, safety glasses, and earplugs are required in the work areas, and gloves are recommended.

Core Values – Knowledge, creativity, courage, honesty, accountability, competency, and safety guide every aspect of our operations. These principles drive excellence and help us foster a culture built on trust, collaboration, and continuous growth.

More about La Reina:

Founded in 1958 by Mauro Robles, La Reina began as a family-owned business specializing in flour tortillas. Mauro's determination to bring customers diverse, authentic Mexican products became a reality within several years. Our business prides itself on providing the highest quality and innovative tortillas, flatbreads, and Artisan snacks. It is the philosophy of La Reina to service our customers by working with them as a true partner to develop new products, recipes, and eye-catching packaging.

From our humble beginnings, La Reina continues to grow and diversify into multiple product lines, channels, and offerings as a family-owned and operated business.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

La Reina is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under protected law. EEO/AA employer nondiscrimination policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, La Reina provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for La Reina. The Policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Human Resources Department.