Quality Control Technician II - Food Facility (Asian Foods)

Job Description

QUALITY CONTROL FOOD TECHNICIAN II:

Seeking a detail-oriented food technician responsible for ensuring compliance with both food quality and food safety under FDA Food Code.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform inspections across all stages of food production and document reports

· Evaluate data reports, noting any relevant deviations from existing standards. Must learn company’s production standards and deviations.

· Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, as well as company standards and specifications

· Initiate corrective actions for any deviations among standard product spec sheets

· Perform mathematical modeling and reporting on product deficiencies, with adequate documentation

· Create and modify product spec sheets as needed

· Identify areas for food processing/product quality improvement and implement new methods accordingly

· Support daily, weekly and monthly quality testing, inspections and procedures

· Comply with established quality, safety, and environmental procedures and policies

· Coordinate with management, staffing and outside inspection agencies to help maintain production standards

· Sample, test and document food made daily using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)

· Maintain and enforce quality assurance procedures to ensure Company is compliant with best practices for food safety

· Monitor and analyze food produced to be compliant with FDA Food Code

· Calibrate and verify testing instruments for proper functionality

· Able to use and understand:

• Temperature thermometers & Weighing scales
• pH meter & Brix

· Ensures consistent and effective communication among teams for food safety compliance

· Reports all food safety and quality issues with urgency to both Production and QC Managers

· Basic administrative duties such as filing, data entry, staying organized, and able to respond timely

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· College Degree or 5+ years of food & quality control experience

· Detail-oriented and disciplined with procedures

· Knowledge of food safety, FIFO/LIFO, HACCP & GMP guidelines

· Ability to work in a team setting, and displays an eager to learn

· Computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Email

· Effective oral and written communication. Math and reading comprehension

· Bilingual a plus (English, Cantonese or Mandarin, Spanish)

· Willingness to work holidays and weekends (if necessary)

BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME CANDIDATES:

· Group Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

· Paid Vacation

· 401k Matching

WORK & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· P.P.E requirement – Ear plugs, hair/beard net, apron, smock, gloves, non-slip boots

· Carry, lift, push, pull up to 40lbs

· Production facility environment – Loud ambient equipment/machinery, operation of equipment/machinery

AFC TRADING & WHOLESALE, INC.

AFC Trading & Wholesale, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of soy products made in the USA. AFC is looking to build a strong foodservice sales team with strategic direction in the manufacturing and co-manufacturing space. Since 1975, AFC has been a solidified as a regional manufacturer. This team will be leading the company to the next level for national distribution.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business, industry, and/or market changes.

Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What zip code do you reside in?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Food production: 4 years (Required)

Language:

• Mandarin or Cantonese (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90032 (Required)

Work Location: In person