LabTalent is seeking a Quality Technician for our client in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. The Quality Technician performs many tasks involved with supporting the production process; monitoring the quality and food safety of our raw materials, processed and finished products; and communicating with Corp functions such as Regulatory, R&D, and Commercialization.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Performs sensory, physical, chemical, and/or instrumental evaluation of incoming raw materials, in process, and finished products following SOPs and specifications.
- Expedites the evaluation process and final disposition and provides information to production.
- Assists with development and maintenance of specifications.
- Assists with troubleshooting quality issues in production.
- Participates in the development of specialized processes to improve quality or food safety.
- Generates data for Certificates of Analysis.
- Participates in taste panels.
- Maintains laboratory data, supplies, and calibration of equipment on a regular schedule as well as maintaining databases.
- Works on corrective actions of any customer complaints/issues.
- Ability to work extended hours/shifts as needed.
- Ability to occasionally travel and perform quality tasks in Cerritos and Foothill Ranch as needed.
- Able to use computers and MS Office apps as well as learn use of LX (ERP), MES, LIMS systems.
- Performs other related duties as required
Position Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS and/or EXPERIENCE
- BS degree in Foods Science, Chemistry or related field preferred
- 1-3 yrs of related experience/training in a quality production lab environment
- HACCP, PCQI, internal auditing certification desired
- Must be able to certify for forklift operation
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee will be required to stand, walk, and climb. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Position Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision
– Seven (7) medical plans offered through Aetna and Kaiser (Aetna HMO (3), Aetna PPO (2), Kaiser(2)) oOut of State employees may only have access to PPO plans based on location
– Two (2) dental plans offered through Guardian Dental (DMO and PPO)
– One (1) vision plan offered through VSP
Life Insurance & LTD
– Life Insurance 1x annual salary – paid for by the Company
– LTD coverage (60% of salary paid if disabled) – paid for by the Company
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits through AFLAC
– Short Term Disability, Cancer Policy, Accident Policy, Whole and Term Life, etc.
401(k) Retirement
– 401(k) retirement plan offered through ADP
– Company contributes 3% of Employee’s annual salary into 401(k) plan regardless if the Employee participates or not.
– 100% vested immediately for Employee and Employer contributions
Paid Vacation Accrual Time
– 0-3 years of service – accrue 10 days per year
– 3-10 years of service – accrue 15 days per year
– Over 10 years of service – accrue 20 days per year
Sick Time
– Provided six (6) sick days per year each January (prorated based on hire date)
Paid Holidays
– Fourteen (14) paid holidays per year
-Two (2) floating holidays per year that can be used at any time
Other Benefits
– Paid Jury Duty – maximum of three (3) days per calendar year
– Bereavement – three (3) paid days
– Tuition Reimbursement – maximum of $2,500 per year
– Annual Performance Reviews and Discretionary Annual Salary Increases
– Discretionary Annual Performance Bonus
