Overview
Product Quality Engineer, Early Career Jobs in Carlsbad, CA at Viasat, Inc.
WP Rawl is a grower, processor, and distributor of farm fresh vegetables harvested year round. Since 1925 our headquarters in the midlands of South Carolina has grown from a small family operation to a business retaining nearly 800 employees. WP Rawl is dedicated to growing products beneficial to life, providing opportunities for team members, and supporting local communities. We are committed to implementing practices that are both sustainable and ensure food safety. WP Rawl ships products to retailers from Florida to Maine across to Texas and Wisconsin. Our employees are an extension of our family, each of whom has an opportunity to impact every area of the business.
This position will assist in achieving QA departmental goals, while monitoring, recording and ensuring compliance with quality specifications and food safety standards. Pay is $17.00 per hour.
Responsibilities:
Inspect all incoming raw materials and ingredients according to WPR and customer specifications.
Execute daily Quality Assurance tasks at set frequencies in an accurate professional manner.
Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders, and internal team members.
Verify regulatory compliance for all private label items and materials, including product labels, marketing materials, signage, and specifications.
Identify and assess potential food safety hazards and quality defects.
Monitor and record product specifications.
Monitor and record receiving activities that directly correlates with job duties.
Follow through with non-conformity reports when production is out of compliance with quality and/or food safety limits.
Actively involved in Food Safety and Quality Assurance Programs.
Follow through with corrective actions when products are out of compliance or do not meet set specifications.
Communicate immediately with QA Manager, Production Supervisors and Shipping Supervisors when products are out of compliance or do not meet set specification.
Ensure compliance of SOP, GMP and company policies.
Cover and/or assist QA Techs when necessary.
Effectively work alongside Production team and other members of the Quality Assurance team to develop and maintain a robust and effective food safety and quality system.
Perform research and investigations in QA receiving matters.
Other duties as assigned by the QA Manager.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma
Minimum 1 – 3 years’ experience
Ability to walk, stand, and lift the majority of the day
Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day
Must have a flexible schedule
Must be able to point out defects that occur with fresh vegetables
Math is used daily, must be comfortable with the basics
Ability to work in a cold wet environment (36-38 ºF)
Working Conditions:
Exposure to loud noise
Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
Requires standing, and walking on concrete flooring
Environment is wet
Benefits:
Full benefits package available medical, dental, and vision; plus, flexible spending, short term disability, Life insurance and PTO
401(K) plan with company match available
Employee Referral Bonus
WP Rawl is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Title: Product Quality Engineer, Early Career
Company: Viasat, Inc.
Location: Carlsbad, CA
