MBRF

QA Analyst – 1st Shift

MBRF

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Corona • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $30 - $32 per hour

About the role

  • Primary responsibilities include performance of analytical testing using established methodologies in support of finished goods, in-process items and equipment swabbing to ensure all products are in compliance with food safety and quality specifications.
  • Utilizes approved laboratory techniques and performs complex calculations to ensure accurate results are delivered in a timely manner.
  • Performs Pre-Operational Inspections.
  • Performs perfect package checks on applicable productions lines and reports any issues to QA management.
  • Verifies food safety preventive controls are in place and operating properly.
  • Supports and educates team members on food safety responsibilities and good manufacturing procedures.
  • Conducts data analysis to identify trends and patterns.
  • Leads continuous improvement efforts and projects.
  • Performs microbiological swabs as needed.
  • Places all non-conforming products on hold, troubleshoots and works with leadership to investigate, determine root cause, and identify non-conforming product range.
  • Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of production lines and process flows to troubleshoot production issues with appropriate parties to minimize downtime.
  • Identifies areas to reduce waste, rework, and other inefficiencies with a focus on continuous process improvement.
  • Performs Internal Audits of facility, process and programs.
  • Acts as a backup to Quality Technicians as needed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) - required.
  • AAS or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • 3-5 years of manufacturing quality assurance experience in a highly regulated environment such as food or pharmaceutical manufacturing is strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in analytical testing, microbiological swabbing, and data analysis.
  • Strong working knowledge of production processes and quality specifications.
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions to ensure product compliance.
  • Effective communication skills to document findings, report results, and engage team members in quality initiatives.
  • Ability to use a Ph Meters, refractometer, viscometer, titrator.
  • Continuous learning, and improvement, mindset is a must; there are many opportunities to learn and develop at BRF, but the individual needs to be motivated to engage in those opportunities.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Team player and constructive conflict management are key skills for success.
  • Must wear Food Manufacturing GMP and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - hard hat, hairnet (head and beard if applicable), steel toes shoes/boots, no facial piercings, no jewelry, false eyelashes or fake fingernails.
Benefits
  • low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401k with company match
  • generous sick and vacation time
  • 9 paid holidays
  • birthday and floating holidays
  • volunteer time
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
analytical testingmicrobiological swabbingdata analysistroubleshootingcorrective actionspre-operational inspectionscontinuous improvementinternal auditsquality specificationsproduction processes
Soft Skills
effective communicationteam playerconstructive conflict managementcontinuous learningproblem-solvingleadershipeducational supportengagement in quality initiativesmotivationattention to detail
Certifications
high school diplomaGEDAAS degreeBachelor's degreefood safety certificationquality assurance certificationISO certificationHACCP certificationLean Six Sigma certificationmanufacturing compliance training