Job Description

The QA Technician II is the primary person responsible for the testing of inbound tankers, outbound tankers, batches for all analytical tests. Additionally, the QA Technician II will fill in for the juice technicians, peel technicians, and fruit testers during absences and days off. The QA Technician II reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor. The QA Technician II may work any shift.

What you will do in your role

• Food Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately. All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor in charge during their shift.
• Perform routine analytical tests per specification: citric acid, brix, ratio, pulp, defects, flavor, and color.
• Create lots and/or labels for production packages.
• Enter all data into the Portal/CitrOS/Sage with accuracy and speed.
• Calibrate all laboratory equipment at the beginning of each shift.
• Pull samples from tanks and silo’s as directed.
• Perform audit of the process during the production run.
• Perform pre-operational audits as required, including Hygiene swabs.
• Take aseptic samples from Tankers for microbiological testing and evaluate tankers for cleanliness.
• Assist in training technicians as necessary.
• Follow all safety rules and practices to include the wearing of all essential personal protective equipment.
• Follow all personal hygiene and food safety practices.
• Report non-standard conditions to the Lead or QA Supervisor immediately.
• Act professionally toward co-workers, customers, vendors or other visitors to the plant.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, consistent punctuality and a positive attitude.
• Responsible for CCP #3 (Tanker Inspection) review of documentation and a secondary check on compliance with JPA guidelines.
• Organize Quality documentations including but not limited to: instrument calibrations, tanker inspection forms, CCP charts, sanitation documents, etc.
• Covers Juice, Peel and Fresh Fruit Lab as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

The experience you will bring

• Two (2) years experience in a food processing environment.
• Two (2) years experience of Quality Assurance
• High school graduate;

What will put you ahead

• College level course work in chemistry or other sciences or Associates Degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and large ERP applications.
• Ability to work successfully in a team involvement environment
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment such as: auto-refractometer and centrifuge.
• Ability to meet flexible and changing priorities and the ability to work under pressure is a must.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs as fruit crates with samples can weigh 30 lbs.
• 70% Routine Laboratory analysis
• 20% Computer data entry
• 10% Walking, auditing facility, climbing up Tanker ladder

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.