Quality Control Associate

Job Title: Quality Control Associate / Technician
Location: San Clemente, CA
Duration: 6 months contract (may extend depending on the client needs)
Work schedule: 1st shift 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday with OT and some Saturdays
Pay Rate: $17.50 - $18.00 an hour

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform tests of the production operations and equipment to ensure our products conform to specifications  
• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products and recommend necessary corrective actions
• Monitor the quality of the product manufactured and inspect process controls points 
• Reject or retain substandard products that fall outside of defined tolerances
• Responsible for timely completion and accuracy of paperwork
• May use computer software and electronic equipment to enter data
• Establish, maintain and promote good communications with all departments 
• Performs other tasks and duties as needed
• Reject or retain substandard products that fall outside of defined tolerances
• Responsible for timely completion and accuracy of paperwork
• May use computer software and electronic equipment to enter data
• Establish, maintain and promote good communications with all departments
• Performs other tasks and duties as needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Quality Control environment is preferred.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Able to utilize standard processes, procedures, and equipment.
• Prior experience with HACCP a plus
• Able to perform essential math functions, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
• General high school degree/GED or equivalent preferred
• Prior work in a related field would be an advantage.
• Certificate in Food Handling, Culinary Arts, or other related training or education is helpful.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Must be 18 or older to apply as required for machinery and/or equipment utilization