Apex Qc Technician- 3rd Shift - Bakersfield, United States - Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc

Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc

Verified Company

Bakersfield, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

THE ROLE:

This position will report to the
:Assistant Manager
QC:
Travel Requirement
:None:
FLSA Status
: Non-Exempt:
Shift
:3rd Shift**:
Employment Category
:Full time
Regular:
Hourly Pay Rate
:$17.00$19.00

INGENUITY 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 Bolthouse Farms or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to learn more

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The QC Technician will carry out with limited supervision, quality analysis and control for production of beverage, salad dressing, kids' tube, fiber, concentrate and IQF production.

The Quality Control Technician will work within the laboratory and the processing facility to perform analytical analysis, food safety/quality audits and micro audits/sampling.

This position will be required to uphold all WM. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. quality/food safety parameters for the products produced.

Daily audits of production procedures including verification of code dates, scales, water levels, plant GMP's, and documentation
Line audits against established guidelines and frequency
Conduct daily audits and work with QC Supervisor and production personnel in addressing items that are out of compliance
Sample collection, operation of lab equipment, data analysis and entry, shipment of sample
Obtain and examine product retain shelf life samples
Calibrates and maintain laboratory equipment
Performs analytical analysis of all inprocess and finished goods produced within the APEX facility
Performs preoperational, inprocess and post operation food safety and plant sanitation audits
Performs microbiological/ATP swabbing of plant equipment and facilities
Places product on hold if deviations from standards occur
Completes corrective actions for deviations from standards
Enforces plant QA, hygiene and GMP policies
Obtains product retain samples for further evaluation
Completes all quality paperwork in both hard copy and electronic format
Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

High School Diploma or equivalent; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient with

Microsoft Office Suite:
Microsoft Excel and Word

Must be able to work with mínimal supervision

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be selfmotivated and can perform multiple tasks
Ability to communicate in English including writing, speaking and reading, reasonable Spanish desired but not mandatory
Must be teamwork oriented, communicate and interact well with others
Utilize Bolthouse Farms standard operating procedures to prepare and/or analyze various parameters including good laboratory practices and aseptic techniques
Ability to taste and evaluate finished products
Ability to differentiate colors to examine product quality difference
Dependable and can work flexible hours including weekends
Knowledge of math and science concepts
Detail oriented and have a good writing ability for clear record keeping

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

12 years' experience in food manufacturing or food production preferred
Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related experience and or/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

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), loud environments, in proximity of chemicals as well as the laboratory environment. For short periods of time there is work in a frozen (<0°F) environment.

Must be able to work in a wet, cold or hot environment
Must be able to lift 25lbs 50lbs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

3rd Shift (10:00PM6:30AM) when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory

WHAT 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

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is