Quality and Food Safety Technician

Staffmark Group
$20.00-$21.00
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, Cypress
Nov 21, 2025
Join the Front Lines of Food Safety: Become Our Next Quality Assurance Technician! Maximize your career potential with a leading food manufacturer known for its commitment to premium products, consistent innovation, and world-class safety standards. This opportunity is ideal for job seekers searching for Quality Assurance jobs, Food Safety Technician roles, Manufacturing QA positions, and QA jobs in food production. About the Opportunity We're seeking a dedicated Quality and Food Safety Technician for a growing, highly respected food production company. In this role, you will help protect product integrity, ensure compliance with industry standards, and play a key part in maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing environment. Hours & Pay Shift: 1st Shift - 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour, depending on experience Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire Experience Level: Non-entry level; 1-2 years required Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 lbs Employee Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and long-term success. Enjoy weekly pay along with access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), short-term disability, employee discounts, referral bonus potential, and free staffing services. You'll also join a company that values training, teamwork, and opportunities for long-term employment through a temp-to-hire pathway. Daily Responsibilities * Monitor and program critical control points (CCPs). * Ensure product quality and food safety throughout the manufacturing process. * Conduct sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment. * Accurately record and file logs and documentation. * Verify that recipe guidelines are followed during processing. * Educate employees on food safety, SQF requirements, and worker safety practices. * Conduct plant food safety audits and identify hazards or improvement areas. * Perform daily product evaluations. * Ensure manufactured products meet GFCO (Gluten Free Certification Organization) standards. * Accurately count and pack bags of rice into cases. * Inspect product packaging for quality concerns. * Safely operate the case taper machine and assist with palletizing cases up to 50 lbs. * Assemble and label boxes according to customer specifications. * Assist with general cleaning/sanitizing and proper disposal of materials. * Follow all GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, and safety protocols, including PPE requirements. * Perform additional assigned tasks and projects as needed. Requirements Minimum Requirements: * Fluent in English with clear and effective communication skills. * Strong understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and SOPs. * High attention to detail, able to work independently, and maintain focus. * Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and respond promptly to operational needs. * Ability to work a full shift, arrive on time, and work overtime or Saturdays as needed. * Proficient in basic computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint a plus. * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks on a production line. * Able to maintain consistent attendance and follow all safety rules. Desired Qualifications: * High School Diploma or GED; an associate degree or higher in a related field is a plus. * 1-2 years of experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment. Take the Next Step in Your Quality Career If you're ready to advance your experience in food safety and quality assurance, we want to hear from you. This is a singular opportunity to join a respected, fast-paced manufacturing environment where your work matters every day. Click Apply Now to get started. The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. 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