FSQA Tech 1 at Vaco, LLC

Santa Ana, CA 92705

About the Job

A well know food manufactruing company is urgenting looking for a Food Quality Technician to join thier team. This company offers stability, growth and a chance to work with a collbrative team.

This role is fully onsite in Santa Ana. Local candidates ONLY please.

Job duties:

Worked and maintained quality/food safety for 24/5 frozen dough operations. Reporting to the QA Supervisor.
Currently working on 1^st shift (5am-5pm- since 2022), previously worked 2^nd shift (5pm-5am).
Completed daily floor verifications throughout shift (raw material lot codes, metal detector, label).
Completed test bakes (measurements, weights) and final product review (CCP/PC document verification) prior to release to assess product food safety/quality and ensure specifications are met.
Performs monthly environmental swabbing on equipment and floor to ensure appropriate sanitation standards are maintained.
Monitor plant operations to assure sanitary conditions in the manufacturing, storing, and distributing procedures follow regulatory and pre-requisite programs.
Conduct sampling inspection of incoming ingredients (Butter, liquid eggs), which included COA review and temperature verification.
Perform/document Pre-Operational Inspections on lines/ equipment which included ATP swabbing and/or allergen swabbing (Neogen as needed).
Responsible for the initiation, completion, and disposition report of the Hold process for non-conforming product and material. Including blocking materials in ERP system (GP).
Conduct Monthly Food Safety Audits to ensure Food Safety compliance in the Facility, identify areas of improvement and monitor that corrective actions are implemented.
Review Production Records for completion and compliance with Good Documentation Practices.
Inspect and monitor bulk bin tailings to ensure sifter screen integrity has not been compromised.
Conduct Glass Brittle and Plastic Audits and monitor that corrective actions are implemented.
Coordinates and ensures production provides retain samples and they are stored/documented appropriately.
Perform equipment calibration (scales, thermometers) as required.

$20-21/hr
If this sounds like you, please send your resume ASAP!

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.