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in Bakersfield, CA
Natural Ingredients Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift
Estimated Pay | $16 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Bakersfield, California |
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Job Description
- This position will report to the: Supervisor - QC Natural Ingredients
- Travel Requirement: None
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Shift: 2nd Shift
- Employment Category: Full-Time Hourly
STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE.
Established in 2023, New Carrot Company, operating under the name Bolthouse Fresh Foods, is headquartered in the California Central Valley community of Bakersfield. Specializing in carrot production, the company caters to both retail and food service operations and is renowned for its Bolthouse Farms brand, widely distributed in major retailers across the United States and Canada.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a subsidiary of Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with a specialty in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,300 employees.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
The QC Technician will carry out with limited supervision, quality analysis and control for Natural Ingredients (NI) fiber and concentrate 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 in-process and finished goods produced within the NI facility
- Performs pre-operational, in-process 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
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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 minimal supervision
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Must be self-motivated 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:
- 1-2 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:
- Must be able to carry/lift up to 50 pounds
- Environmental exposure- seasonal outdoor temperatures (40°ree; or below), heat (99°ree; or above), wet, and darkened conditions
- Material exposure- machine truck vibrations and moving mechanical parts
- Must be able to stand for an extended period of time
- Occasional exposure to fumes and airborne particles
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
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: bolthousefreshtalentacquisition@bolthouse.com for additional support and guidance.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
2nd Shift (2:00PM - 10:30PM); Days and hours for this position will vary and be based on Quality Control - Natural Ingredients schedule. Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs.