QA Technician

About the job
At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a **QA Technician** based in **Chatsworth, California**

**This role is onsite. The hourly rate is $29 Hr.**

The successful individual will monitor, test, record, and react on data pertaining to products/production processes/quality systems to ensure highest standards of quality and food safety are met or exceeded and products produced are in compliance with federal, state, and company specifications. Persons must be capable of producing accurate results, while multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment. Persons must anticipate problems/conflicts, problem-solve, and react accordingly, and maintain a proactive approach to all work tasks and any issues as they arise. The Quality Technician must be cross trained on all Quality Laboratory functions and must maintain a thorough knowledge of laboratory equipment to include operation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. The Quality Technician must interpret, understand, support, and have working knowledge of Plant/Corporate protocols and programs, as well as facility systems, including informational/operational/management systems. The successful individual will also actively support new system installations and implementations and seek to continually maintain reliability. Participate in verification activities in prerequisite programs such as Water and Air Quality, Foreign Material Control, Calibration, Allergen Management, Environmental Monitoring, Printed Packaging and Product Integrity, Cleaning and Sanitation, Non-Conforming Reporting, Non-Conforming Product Ingredient and Equipment. Participate in Analytical Performance Proficiency Testing. The successful individual implements continuous improvements within all systems and seeks to minimize waste and loss. The Quality Technician will assist/train/coach employees within all levels of the organization in regard to quality and food safety related topics.

About you
- Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Technology, Food Science, or comparable program.
- Achieve and maintain required certifications and training
- Minimum 1 year of applied experience in a similar role or industryAbility to manage high pressure situations calmly
- Ability to learn all functions of job within a reasonable amount of time
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Proven decision-making ability
- Ability to read, write, understand, and follow written instructions
- Ability to keep accurate records
- Proficiency in basic laboratory equipment (i.e. pipets, pH meters, balances

About us
At Danone North America, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like **Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, Evian, and Happy Family. **You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps** in the world**, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world**:One Planet. One Health BY YOU**.