Overview
Quality Control Lab Technician Jobs in Corning, CA at CAPEX
California Almond Packers & Exporters (CAPEX) is a family-owned business with a strong reputation for high-quality almond and walnut processing. Established in 1986, CAPEX operates a large facility in California equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The company prioritizes customer satisfaction and consistently exceeds USDA quality standards for its products.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Quality Control Lab Technician reports to the Food Safety/QA Manager and is responsible for monitoring product quality and safety and assisting the Food Safety/QA Manager in establishing food quality and safety protocols, programs, and systems, including HACCP/HARPC and associated Prerequisite and Preventive Programs. Also, to monitor and report any food safety concerns to appropriate departments and assist in supervising QC personnel. Responsibilities include:
- Monitor and report any food safety concerns to the Food Safety/QA Manager and other appropriate departments
- Communicate product quality issues to the Food Safety/QA Manager and other appropriate departments
- Ensure a safe and clean work environment of QC areas and plant in general
- Ensure the efficiency of QC sampling, packing, and activities related to food safety and quality
- Audit the proper completion and logging of departmental records (prerequisite programs)
- Audit and monitor pest control documentation and activities
- Provide supervisory assistance in maintaining plant sanitation at a high level
- Oversee environmental and hygienic swabbing schedules
- Oversee Doc Control in all departments (QC, Production, Processing, Sanitation, Training, etc.)
- Oversee and audit calibration program and ensure checks and calibrations are performed as scheduled
- Participate in and be an active member of the HACCP/HARPC and Internal Auditing teams
- Assist in developing and monitoring food safety systems and the implementation of food safety programs
- Assist in root cause and risk analyses for food safety programs/systems as needed
- Assist with independent, 3rd Party, and/or customer audits, including preparation for such audits
- Assist with customer complaint investigations and corrective action plans
- Assist with Trend Analyses and Mock Recalls
- Assist with plant food safety training sessions (HACCP/HARPC, GFSI, GMPs, Hygiene, etc.)
- Assist in performing internal audits and ensuring corrective actions are established and completed
- Be proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Be able to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
- Perform other miscellaneous and additional tasks/special projects as assigned
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
$18.00 starting pay is dependent on the applicant’s experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Experience:
- Food safety: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English, Spanish (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Corning, CA 96021 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Quality Control Lab Technician
Company: CAPEX
Location: Corning, CA
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