Quality Technician

WAWONA FROZEN FOODS

ABOUT THIS COMPANY

We pride ourselves on being family-owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state-of-the-art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high-quality products - all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The role of a quality technician with Wawona Frozen Foods will require the ability to conduct a variety of verifications as stated in our SOPs with the goal of ensuring that the product meets minimum standards. Including, proficiently filling out required paperwork, and performing CCP checks. They will work in close communication with department lead and / or supervisor as well as other departments to provide sufficient quality feedback.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods safety program to maintain a healthy and injury-free environment.
• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Follow all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures.
• Wears all required personal protective equipment.
• Accountable for performing quality checks such as pit checks, grading checks or required checks in Repack or Fruit Cup departments.
• CCP trained with ability to perform metal detector and magnet checks.
• Ability to use computer, including CDB inventory system.
• Ability to place product on hold when product is out of grade or other.
• Ability to collect micro samples while preventing contamination by following SOPs.
• Inspects systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards and reports findings to lead or supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

LOCATION

BENEFITS

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY

PHYSICAL AND / OR MENTAL DEMANDS

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.

Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.

NOTICE TO RECRUITERS, EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, AND / OR VENDORS

Please note that Wawona Frozen Foods does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or vendors. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Wawona Frozen Foods will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without Wawona Frozen Foods' authorization, Wawona Frozen Foods is without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Wawona Frozen Foods. Verbal commitments from any Wawona Frozen Food employees will not be considered binding terms. This applies to all Wawona Frozen Foods locations and offices. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiters and vendors to know this policy.