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Food Quality Control Associate Jobs in California

Tay Ho

Food Quality Control

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

... food safety and quality assurance programs within the manufacturing facility. This role ensures ... Oversee the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP), allergen control, and sanitation verification.

Tay Ho

Food Quality Control

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

Food Quality Control Looking for a qualified and passionate candidate experienced in the food industry for a quality control position at a leading food company. All food technologists or related ...

Tay Ho

Food Quality Control

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

Looking for a Qualified and Passionate candidate experienced in Food Industry for a Quality Control of a leading food company. * All food technologists or related College degree be accepted to apply.

Tay Ho

Food Quality Control

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

Food Quality Control Looking for a qualified and passionate candidate experienced in the food industry for a quality control position at a leading food company. All food technologists or related ...

Misfits Market

Quality Control Associate

Tracy, CA · On-site

$1.2K/wk

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making ... The Quality Control Associate is responsible for inspecting all food products in the warehouse and ...

Misfits Market

Quality Control Associate

Tracy, CA · On-site

$1.2K/wk

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making ... The Quality Control Associate is responsible for inspecting all food products in the warehouse and ...

Grupo Canela Pvt Ltd

QC Associate

Pico Rivera, CA · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

We are seeking a QC Associate to join our team! You will conduct tests to determine the quality of materials and finished products as well as identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency.

Grupo Canela Pvt Ltd

QC Associate

Pico Rivera, CA

$16 - $18/hr

We are seeking a QC Associate to join our team! You will conduct tests to determine the quality of materials and finished products as well as identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency.

Precise Personnel, LLC.

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Quality Control Associate

Duarte, CA · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

he Quality Control Associate plays a critical role within the Quality Team, performing routine quality checks on vitamin gummies, tablets, capsules, powders, and IV products . This position focuses ...

Fladger Associates

QC Associate

Fremont, CA · On-site

Excellent employment opportunity for a QC Associate III in the Fremont, CA area. * Performs sampling/testing/inspection of raw materials, conducts lab investigations, and reports aberrant results to ...

Astrix Inc

Sr. QC Associate

Fremont, CA · On-site

The company is looking for a Sr. QC Associate to join the team. This is an amazing opportunity to work on cutting edge treatments and make a difference! Title: Sr. Quality Control Associate (Contract ...

Sysco

Quality Control Associate

San Francisco, CA

$21.88 - $32.84/hr

... product quality control. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel ... Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ...

Sysco Corporation

Quality Control Associate

Union City, CA · On-site

$21.88 - $32.84/hr

... product quality control. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel ... Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ...

BioLegend

Quality Control Associate

San Diego, CA · On-site

Job Summary BioLegend has an immediate opening for a Quality Control Associate that will be responsible for testing products such as antibodies and proteins in the following application(s): flow ...

International Window

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Quality Control Associate

Stockton, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $20/hr

Use Verified by QC · Check insulated glass department log twice daily. Verified by QC · Check finished products and logs twice daily. · Run a 15-minute sill water test and a weep drainage test at ...

Fladger Associates

QC Associate IV

Fremont, CA · On-site

Excellent employment opportunity for a QC Associate IV in the Fremont, CA area. * Reviews raw material lot packages and releases RM lots for GMP manufacturing use. * Ensures lot release timelines ...

Actalent

CELL CULTURE & QC ASSOCIATE

Newbury Park, CA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Job Title: Cell Culture & QC Associate The Cell Culture & QC Associate supports a critical ... Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Food Science, Biochemistry ...

Astrix Inc

QC Associate II

Fremont, CA · On-site

$30 - $33/hr

Pay Rate Low: 30 | Pay Rate High: 33 QC Associate II We are partnering with a multi-product biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility to place a QC Associate II within their Physical-Chemical Testing ...

Lonza

Quality Control Associate I

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$63K - $106K/yr

Join Lonza in Vacaville, CA as a Quality Control(QC) Associate I. You will be a team member of the Quality Control department to support production of in-process, drug substance, drug product, raw ...

Lonza

Quality Control Associate I

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$63K - $106K/yr

Join Lonza in Vacaville, CA as a Quality Control(QC) Associate I. You will be a team member of the Quality Control department to support production of in-process, drug substance, drug product, raw ...

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Food Quality Control

Santa Ana, CA • On-site

Tay Ho
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$20 - $28/hr

Full-time

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Position Summary

The Food Safety Manager is responsible for leading, implementing, and sustaining all food safety and quality assurance programs within the manufacturing facility. This role ensures total compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (FDA, USDA), as well as internal standards and third-party certifications (GFSI, SQF/BRC). The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can foster a company-wide culture of food safety, manage cross-functional quality initiatives, and act as the primary liaison for all regulatory and customer audits.

Core Responsibilities
  • Program Management & Compliance: Develop, maintain, and oversee the facility’s Food Safety Plan, including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC).
  • Audit Leadership: Serve as the primary contact and lead for all external regulatory inspections (FDA, USDA, State Health Dept.) and third-party GFSI audits (e.g., SQF, BRC). Conduct internal facility audits to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Environmental Monitoring & QA Testing: Oversee the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP), allergen control, and sanitation verification. Manage the disposition of on-hold products and review microbiological testing results.
  • Team Leadership & Training: Direct and develop the Quality Assurance staff (technicians and supervisors). Design and deliver comprehensive food safety training programs (GMPs, SSOPs, CCPs) for all plant employees to cultivate a robust food safety culture.
  • Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA): Lead root cause investigations for out-of-spec products, consumer complaints, and audit non-conformances. Implement effective CAPA plans to prevent recurrence.
  • Supplier Quality Management: Monitor raw material compliance, review supplier documentation, and ensure all incoming ingredients meet strict safety and quality parameters.
  • Traceability & Recall Readiness: Maintain the facility’s traceability program and conduct bi-annual mock recalls to ensure total supply chain visibility and rapid response capabilities.
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in food manufacturing and quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role.
  • Required Certifications:
  • Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification.
  • HACCP Certification.
  • GFSI Practitioner (SQF or BRC) certification is highly preferred.
  • Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of FSMA regulations, sanitation protocols, microbiology, and statistical process control (SPC). Proficiency in ERP systems and Quality Management Software.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex regulatory requirements to production staff. Strong crisis management and analytical problem-solving abilities.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
  • Requires daily presence on the manufacturing floor, working in varying temperature conditions (wet, cold, or hot environments).
  • Must be able to stand, walk, and navigate manufacturing environments for extended periods.
  • Requires flexible availability to support a multi-shift operation and respond to food safety emergencies as needed.

Well established food manufacturing in Southern Cali. We specialize in Vietnamese meatball, sausage to retail and food service. We have been in the industry for over 38 years.