Microbiologist (1PM-9:30PM)

Overview

WHO WE ARE: CALIFIA FARMS

Rooted in California, Califia Farms is on a mission to create a future where plants replace dairy, without compromise. The company creates a variety of great-tasting plant-based beverages that make the transition to eating plant-based dairy easy and delicious. Califia Farms is one of the fastest-growing, independently owned, natural beverage companies in the U.S., the UK and Australia, and is well-known for its iconic curvy bottle. Califia Farms was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in the downtown Los Angeles Arts District, with a manufacturing facility in Bakersfield, Calif. The company’s culture is built around four core values: passion for purpose, insights into action, fierce interdependence, and challenger spirit.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product quality and food safety by testing the finished product for indicators microorganisms.
• Establish product quality documentation by writing and implementing quality assurance procedure
• Interact with the leadership group, production team members, and maintenance departments to improve and maximize plant output, efficiency, quality and safety
• Manage Quality Control Program that ensures that product is inspected to meet acceptable safety quality standards
• Maintain and achieve internal quality targets and measurements;
• Ensure Production and other support areas of the plant are maintained to highest standards and in strict conformation to GMP standards
• Achieve quality targets and ensures accurate records of quality compliance;
• Ensures the cleanliness, sanitation and overall organization of manufacturing areas;
• Communicate with management status of finished goods and environmental program regarding productivity status and discrepancy;
• Perform other duties assigned by Executive Management to support the department.
• Safeguards and maintains company equipment and property, including Personal Protection Equipment (PPE);
• Ensures all areas are kept clean at all times;
• Attends all company training sessions; and Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations.
• Must be able to taste all foods with no aversions or allergies.
• Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs and hairnet in production areas.
• Able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment
• Able to obtain HACCP, SQF practitioner and IBWA certification (within 1 year).
• Able to perform root cause analysis.
• Able to communicate and work well with people on all levels of the organization.
• Able to receive, analyze and report out information efficiently.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) – ability to follow laboratory SOPs.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) - ability to keep proper records.
• Strong computer literacy – MS applications, databases.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze large amounts of data and determine deficiencies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• 2-4 years – Experience in food processing
• Associate Degree in related field
• S. Degree in related field
• HACCP Certification

This position is classified as Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime). The expected hourly rate for this position is between $21.50 – $25.00 per year based on a full-time schedule. Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting the actual hourly rate.

Califia Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Califia Farms is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $22 - $25