QC/ QA Associate

Title: QC/QA Associate

Salary: $19.00-$20.50/hr

Location: Garden Grove, CA

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Quality Control: 50%

• Check the production line and communicate with operators and supervisors to ensure that established policies, rules and regulations and procedures are followed by them.
• Review Facility Production Reports to make sure parameters do not deviate from our standard.
• Control raw materials by doing inspection before the receiving and report defectives to suppliers.
• Provide employees with training regarding hygiene management and Food Safety.
• Data analysis regarding process control to maintain quality of product.
• Prepare and review Customer Complaints Reports.
• Review Suppliers’ Documents.
• Report any non-compliance to supervisor and/or management.

Quality Assurance: 40%

• Communicate with raw material suppliers to assure food safety.
• Organize Production Data and Documentations to ensure traceability.
• Execute corrections with others given by auditors and government agencies.
• Propose and execute corrective actions to minimize risks related to food safety.
• Support supervisor to update company policies and programs related to food safety.
• Support supervisor and management to assure adherence and compliance with all company standards and policies and industry, State, County, City, and Federal regulatory requirements, such as FDA, Fire Department, Cal/OSHA, and Health.

Other & Miscellaneous : 10%

• Handle Facility Management Special Request.
• Handle Other Department Request (Non-QC related request).

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Critical Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead employees.
• Ability to identify issues.
• Ability of conflict resolution and problem solving.

Language Skills

• English: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Japanese and Spanish: Not mandatory, but business level proficiency (speak, read, and write) is preferable.

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• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

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Education Requirements

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Experience

• Any experience in Food Processing Quality position is preferable.

Certificates / Licenses / Training Requirements

• HACCP (Not mandatory)

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Work Environment

The Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position.

• Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office and factory environment.
• Work Conditions & Exposures: Work Conditions are frequently wet or humid conditions and have fumes or airborne particles.
• Must be able to use a variety of tools and equipment such as a computer terminal for data input, copy machines, calculator, and any other equipment related to the functional area.
• Must be able to use software including the use of Windows Operating System, MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Noise Levels: Loud noise inside factory.

_ Tools & Equipment Used_

• Personal Computer, Office Equipment, Basic Industrial Tools.
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including Safety Glasses, Safety Helmet/Hat, Safety Shoes, Ear Protection, Gloves, Steel-Toed Shoes.

Travel

• Domestic business travel may be required as necessary.

Essential Physical Tasks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include the ability to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen, measure or identify using eyesight and adjust vision focus.
• Verbal & Written Communications – Able to communicate verbally and in writing to individuals and groups.
• Telephone Communications – Able to communicate verbally and in writing to individuals and groups.

To apply please email your resume to nsakurai@pasona.com