Great opportunity for entry level graduates to can experience within the food production industry!

Shift: 3rd Shift (10pm-6:30am), must be open to working weekends and holidays

**overtime required

Description

Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, HACCP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position. A Quality Assurance Technician will provide assistance to the Quality Assurance Department with swabbing, coli form plating, calibrating, antibiotic testing, and various laboratory functions.

Essential Functions:

• Daily QA audit.

• Monitor ponds.

• Micro plating, WPN, CO2, and antibiotic confirmation testing.

• Powder packaging seal checks.

• Pull customer samples.

• Clean and maintain clean lab areas.

• Responsible for care and maintenance of company tools laboratory equipment.

• Updating quality & procedure manuals, calibrations, wastewater reports, swabbing and air quality monitoring.

• Follow all safety and working rules.

• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.

• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute toward a quality environment.

• Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.

• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc.’s best interests.

Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

A.A. or B.S. in Science, Food, or related field

Ability to stand for long periods (8-12 hours)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pixley,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.

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