QA Tech, 2nd shift

Bonduelle Americas -

Position :   QA Tech 1

Department :   Quality

Reports To : Team Lead (QA)

Salary Type : Hourly

Location : Irwindale, CA

Pay : $21.25 an hour

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).

Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

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 :

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 626-856-8686 or bfa-info@bonduelle.com .