QA Tech 1, 1st Shift

Position: Quality Technician 1 - AM Shift

Department: Quality

Reports To: Team Lead

Salary Type: Non-Exempt

Location: Irwindale, CA

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas

Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.

Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet's resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

Position Summary:

The QA Tech 1 is a key Quality Assurance role within the plant and supports QA team leads in safeguarding compliance with food safety and quality requirements. As a QA Tech 1 at Bonduelle Fresh Americas ("BFA"), you will embrace our vision of Giving People the Freedom to Eat HealthierTM through excellence and daily performance of essential quality assurance functions, including finished goods checks and sampling for PCT testing (Hold & Release products).

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with and maintain all GMP/PPE/Safety, HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.
• Understand and implement requirements for product sampling and sample product following PCT sampling procedures established by the customer and corporate QA.
• Sample finished product for Hold & Release PCT sampling as required by customers; prepares logs and submits samples for Hold & Release tests.
• Conduct seal integrity tests on finished products and ensure PMOs/SMOs perform equipment adjustments as needed to ensure 100% compliance with seal integrity.
• Identify any and all non-conformances, document and report it to the PMO/SMO and production leads for immediate follow-up; correct abnormalities and restore functioning where needed.
• Clean and/or fill-up the Haug tank at the start of every shift and maintain tank water level and cleanliness throughout the shift.
• Log leaks, non-conformances and sample submissions in the QA database.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; comprehension of basic math.
• Basic computer skills and ability to multitask.
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24 hour plant environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, ability to climb stairs numerous times a day.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• GED/High School Diploma

Compensation and Benefits:

• We offer a competitive hourly starting rate of $21.50 an hour per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
• Retirement: 401(k) with diverse investment choices
• Time Off: Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training programs, and career advancement opportunities
• Perks: Employee discounts, wellness initiatives, and company events

Physical Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Life at Bonduelle:

For Bonduelle, now is the time for the plant-based revolution, an essential turning point to meet the huge challenges the planet faces. Nature is our most precious asset, and will not wait. We believe that we must lead the way, offer innovative and pertinent solutions to feed people better while respecting the planet and thereby ensuring the well-being of future generations.

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