ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Supervisor
• Travel Requirement: None
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 2nd shift 2pm-1030pm
• Employment Category: Full time - Temporary
• Hourly Pay Rate: $17.50-$19.75/Hr
  Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Evolution Fresh and our joint venture with Sambazon. Bolthouse Farms is the preeminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, and protein drinks. Evolution Fresh - is the premier, cold-pressed juice brand and maker of the new Real Fruit Soda. Through our integrated partnership with Sambazon we produce and sell their high-quality Açaí beverages.
  Formerly known as Bolthouse Farms – Generous Brands was born out of the independence from its carrot operations and is poised to be the “World’s Largest Beverage Start-Up.”
  Currently we have 1000 employees located across the country at our hubs/facilities in Bakersfield, CA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA & Chicago, IL.
  You can connect with our brands on their socials - Bolthouse Farms (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok ) and Evolution Fresh (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok).

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 in-process and finished goods produced within the APEX 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