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Quality Control Technician

Who We Are

Wisoman Foods Inc., located in Hayward, CA, is a proud Woman-Owned Certified business committed to delivering high-quality, innovative flatbreads from tortillas to traditional Indian varieties at exceptional value. Operating one of the most advanced high-speed tortilla manufacturing facilities in the region, we use full automation from mixing through packaging to ensure the highest standards in food safety, consistency, and quality. We're SQF Level 2 Certified, Organic Certified, Non-GMO Project Verified, and OU Kosher Certified. Our fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment is powered by a passionate team that thrives on collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.

What Were Looking For

Were hiring an entry-level Quality Control (QC) Technician who is energized by precision, passionate about food quality, and thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving environment. This role is critical to ensuring that our tortillas and flatbreads consistently meet food safety and quality standards. The QC Technician will perform routine checks, document findings, support internal audits, and collaborate with production and warehouse teams to maintain our high-quality standards.

What Would Put Your Over The Top

• You are bilingual in English and Spanish (optional, but highly helpful)
• You are highly organized and very proactive
• You are a team player who loves to learn and be apart of an amazing team culture

What You'll Be Doing

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in enforcing Food Quality, Food Defense and Food Safety programs and procedures.
  

• Perform quality control activities in all phases of production, maintenance & warehouse
  

• Maintain effective communication with all operations personnel to identify, solve and prevent problems affecting food safety and quality.
  

• Monitor, document and report finished product performance according to product specifications to ensure compliance with company standards.
  

• Perform inspection of raw and packaging materials, work in process, and finished product according to company requirement.
  

• Conduct physical and analytical testing of finished product which include but not limited to pH testing, weight and diameter check, moisture test, etc. Conduct monitoring of packaging line for effective verification of product weights, metal detection, lot code monitoring and product/package integrity.
  

• Conduct Daily Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspections and participate in monthly facility self-inspection; report findings and provide recommendations to QA Manager.
  

• Conduct pre-operational inspections of production equipment and facility prior to start of production.
  

• Conduct equipment verification against approved standards to ensure equipment accuracy
  

• Perform hygiene swabbing and environmental testing.
  

• Ensure that all products are evaluated for Food Safety risks including allergens, contamination, etc.
  

• Participate on the Quality System implementation and cooperate with the SQF Practitioner.
  

• Reports food safety and quality problems to personnel with the authority to initiate actions
  

• Inspects and certifies final product before packing by checking bag weights, lot codes and bag seals
  

• Assist other Departments as required
  

Team Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Communicate effectively with production, maintenance, and warehouse staff to identify, report, and resolve issues.
  
• Assist in implementing and improving quality systems in cooperation with the QA Manager and SQF Practitioner.
  
• Participate in food safety team meetings and support third-party audits and certification efforts.
  
• Take initiative to learn new quality processes, support special projects, and assist cross-functional teams as needed.
  

Requirements

• 0-2 years experience
• Good communication and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to start at 4am PDT ideal (High need). (Shift differential pay for 4am shifts starting at $22 per hour)

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  

• Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders. Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat.
  

• Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds. Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
  

• Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
  

• Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)