Quality Control

Full Steam Staffing is now hiring a Quality Control Technician in Fairfield, CA - Apply now!

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Pay Rate: $18/hr.

Shift: 1st and 2nd

Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D, PSL

Position Summary:

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for monitoring and maintaining product quality within a manufacturing environment. Working under the direction of the Shift Supervisor and Quality Director, this role involves executing various quality control activities to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The technician will play a key role in upholding product integrity and safety throughout the production process.

Key Responsibilities:

● Complete daily quality checks and activities with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness.

● Conduct tests on samples, place products on hold as needed, and assist in the destruction of non-compliant products.

● Verify weights of various samples and confirm the accuracy of ingredients and packaging materials.

● Perform product grading to ensure quality standards are met.

● Conduct dunk tests and seal leak tests.

● Verify correct date coding on both primary and secondary packaging.

● Execute quality testing for product moisture, salt, oil, oxygen levels, and other critical criteria.

● Perform Free Fatty Acid (FFA) oil testing and conduct gluten testing as required.

● Ensure accurate completion and retention of all testing documentation in accordance with company policies.

● Follow documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all quality activities, including Critical Control Points (CCPs).

● Conduct pre-inspections of production lines to identify potential quality issues.

● Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.

● Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times while in the facility.

● Perform all other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Quality Director.

Qualifications:

● High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training in food science or quality control preferred.

● Experience in a quality control role within a manufacturing environment is a plus.

● Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.

● Proficient in using laboratory equipment and performing quality tests.

● Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements :

● Ability to lift and move samples and materials as needed (up to 50 lbs).

● Capacity to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

● Ability to work in a laboratory environment, which may include exposure to various chemicals and materials.

● Ability to communicate verbally and written.

Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage.