Quality Assurance Technician

Bud Antle, LLC
United States, California, Salinas
639 South Sanborn Road (Show on map)
Apr 06, 2026
Title: Quality Assurance Technician Salary Range: $21.00 Status: Non-Exempt Days/Shifts: 1st Shift Location: Salinas, CA Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor/Manager ______________________________________________________________________ GENERAL DISCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE: Follow defined company quality assurance tasks and standards and report any variances. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Pre-operation Accompany sanitation to walk the facility and verify cleanliness of the facility including equipment integrity of the belts and don't represent a food safety risk. Calibrate equipment such as metal detectors, scales, thermometers. Document observations on standard department forms and report concerns timely to sanitation for resolution. Finished Product Inspect finished packaged product to assure compliance with quality standards and tolerances; test processing parameters to meet standards. Responsible for the Quality Assurance of all finished product such as taking samples, evaluating, and recording results for the following: Metal detector tests Wash water monitoring Wash water turbidity test Water temperature tests Evaluating finished products Releasing finished products Shelf-Life sample collection Complete Quality Assurance tasks and update this reporting into the computer system. This includes following a prescribed set of instructions to enter results of tests and samples into a computer. Communicate with the Shift Supervisor and QA Team members on the quality and condition of the Holds, Unusual Occurrences and CCP Issues. Communicate with the Shift Supervisor and QA Team members about quality issues and pack quality, labeling problems, packaging, and pallet stacking. Work closely with the supervisory personnel and other QA personnel. Run up to 6 lines during break and lunches. Work in a team environment Occasionally other duties may be assigned. Receiving & Shipping Raw material (new, aged or field samples) which may include pulp temperature of product, collect samples, evaluate samples for defects and attributes, release in Navision. Communicate with management through email why product is on hold. Collect raw/finished that were placed on hold and take samples to QA lab for review. Place hold/dispose tags on pallets. Remove product from hold to include placing appropriate tags on pallets and releasing product in Navision. Daily, walk the perimeter of the plant which includes using a set of defined instructions and checklist to document the cleanliness of the plant and readiness for operations. Enter data into an excel form and send via email. Evaluate frozen/warm loads and determine how much of the load is salvageable and communicate with management through email. Occasionally, visually inspect finished product prior to shipping per customer service request. Review transfer trucks conditions for food safety/quality. This includes a visual inspection of cleanliness, temperature of the truck and load, taking pictures documenting temperature, document conditions on company provided forms, send findings via email. All Evaluate fallen totes/cases and packaging material and determine how much of the product is salvageable. Assist in training new QA Technicians as needed. Establish and maintain good working relationships with those individuals contacted in the course of workday and the ability to interact effectively with the co-workers and management. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Literate in English and or Spanish. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred. Basic math skills. Possess ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Prior experience in a fresh vegetable or food processing plant a plus. Basic understanding of computer skills, Microsoft Excel and Word preferred. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete standard department forms. Able to work independently and in a team environment. Knowledge of company products, packaging, freshness control program, quality standards and tolerances preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to use a handheld scanning device such as, hold the device, follow screen prompts and instructions, and push buttons on the device. WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Two (2) years related work experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior knowledge of "use by" and Julian dates for product labeling preferred. EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppaspan.pdf Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/legacy/files/USERRA_Private.pdf Department: QA & Food Safety This is a non-management position This is a full-time position Sub Company ID/Req #: