Quality Assurance Specialist
Company: Bolthouse Farms
Location: Rancho Cucamonga
Posted on: May 22, 2023
Job Description:
-THE ROLE: - -
- This position will report to the: Sr. Manager - Quality
Assurance
- Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Shift: -1st Shift
- Pay Range: $65,000 to $85,000INGENUITY GROWS GOOD.Guided by its
purpose - Ingenuity Grows Good -- -Bolthouse Farms is recognized as
a leader in growing, manufacturing, and distributing high quality,
nutrient dense branded products. Employing more than 2,200 people
and headquartered in Bakersfield, California's fertile San Joaquin
Valley, Bolthouse Farms is one of the largest carrot growers and
distributors in the U.S. and manufactures the No. 1 premium
refrigerated branded beverage in U.S. retail. Bolthouse Farms is
made up of farm and food fanatics who work every day to serve Our
Land, Our People, and All People. Visit or follow us on, and to
learn more. -WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE - -The QA
Assurance Specialist will assist and monitor microbiology lab
operations, sample submission and tracking process to ensure all
testing is done in timely manner and maintain ISO 17025:2017
standards. This leader will provide support and direction to -the
QA Microbiology Lab Technicians -and assist QA Lab Manager in
performing the development, maintenance and implementation of the
quality systems and food safety programs.JOB DUTIES
- Train the QA Microbiology Lab technicians on all SOPs,
procedures, company policies, GMPs, Monthly food safety topics, and
Monthly Company Safety Training.
- Provide direction and leadership to QA Microbiology Lab Techs
to ensure that standard operating procedures are being followed and
provide refresher's training as needed.
- Arrange technicians' schedules and oversee time clock edits and
maintain lab inventory. Follow audit schedule and respond to daily
changes.
- Review the microbiology data daily, release products and report
out any out of specification results.
- Ensure all instruments are calibrated and schedule calibration
when needed.
- Communicate with appropriate departments about missing samples
or errors and review COAs; create COAs as needed.
- Verify daily lab workload is completed and report any
abnormalities to the QA Lab Manager -
- Leading a team through Continuous Improvement, Lean Sig Sigma
-
- Other duties as assigned -WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - -Minimum
Qualifications: -
- Bachelor's degree is preferred with a focus in food science or
microbiology
- Must have some background knowledge or experience of working in
a lab, preferably microbiology lab
- Leadership experience in quality assurance in a food or
beverage manufacturing -
- Leading and guiding a team to build capability -
- Must have computer skills and ability to utilize standard
Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Outlook)
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus. -
- Valid California Drive License -Additional Required
Qualifications: -
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree in one of the following
areas: Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or
related area. Equivalent experience in a related field can be
substituted for education
- Must have background knowledge or 3-5 years of experience of
working in a lab, preferably microbiology lab
- Strong communication and organizational skills with a high
sense of urgency and flexibility -
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality when working with
sensitive information
- Ability to maintain high quality standards with minimal
supervision and to bring urgent matters to the attention to proper
personnel for immediate resolution
- Must be goal oriented and results driven and ability to manage
multiple priorities -PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification
- Lean Six Sigma - Black certification
- 5S Certification -PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The work environment for this position will be typical of the
manufacturing facility. - There are portions of the job that will
require working in cold (90 -F), and loud environments.
- Must be able to work in a wet, cold, or hot environment
- Must be able to lift at least 30lbsHours & Workdays:
- 1st Shift (7:30AM to 4:30PM), when business requires overtime
and weekends will be mandatoryWHAT WE OFFER -Our rich benefits
packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both
our eligible co-workers and their families. - -
- Medical -
- Dental -
- Vision -
- Group Life and AD&D - -
- Voluntary Life and AD&D - -
- Group Short-Term Disability -
- Group Long-Term Disability -
- Flexible Spending Accounts -
- Employee Assistance Program -
- 401(k) -
- Paid Time Off - - -EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - -We are an
equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally
diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace
where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a
diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We
will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential
job functions. -REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS -Reasonable
accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in
applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special
assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do
not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position
due to a protected disability and would like to explore the
possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent
Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@bolthouse.com for additional
support and guidance. -RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: - -Bolthouse Farms
does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not
responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. -The
Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees
and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship,
without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran
status, disability, age, religion or any other classification
protected by law. - 1st Shift (7:30AM to 4:30PM)
Keywords: Bolthouse Farms, Rancho Cucamonga , Quality Assurance Specialist, Other , Rancho Cucamonga, California
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