Food QA Analyst (Manufacturing) - 3rd Shift/10pm - 6:30am at Baldwin Richardson Foods – Corona, California

WHO WE ARE

Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector. BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois; and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. This role is in our Corona, CA location.

WHAT WE NEED
Primary responsibilities include performance of analytical testing using established methodologies in support of finished goods, in-process items and equipment swabbing to ensure all products are in compliance with food safety and quality specifications. Utilizes approved laboratory techniques and performs complex calculations to ensure accurate results are delivered in a timely manner.

• This role is on the 3rd Shift /10pm – 6:30am with $1.50 shift differential for nights.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Performs Pre-Operational Inspections

Performs perfect package checks on applicable productions lines and reports any issues to QA management

Verifies food safety preventive controls are in place and operating properly

Supports and educates team members on food safety responsibilities and good manufacturing procedures

Conducts data analysis to identify trends and patterns. Leads continuous improvement efforts and projects

Performs microbiological swabs as needed

Places all non-conforming products on hold, troubleshoots and works with leadership to investigate, determine root cause, and identify non-conforming product range

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of production lines and process flows to troubleshoot production issues with appropriate parties to minimize downtime

Identifies areas to reduce waste, rework, and other inefficiencies with a focus on continuous process improvement

Performs Internal Audits of facility, process and programs

Acts as a backup to Quality Technicians as needed

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) - required.

3-5 years of manufacturing quality assurance.

Proficiency in analytical testing, microbiological swabbing, and data analysis.

Strong working knowledge of production processes and quality specifications.

Ability to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions to ensure product compliance.

Effective communication skills to document findings, report results, and engage team members in quality initiatives.

Ability to use a Ph Meters, refractometer, viscometer, titrator

Continuous learning, and improvement, mindset is a must; there are many opportunities to learn and develop at BRF, but the individual needs to be motivated to engage in those opportunities.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Team player and constructive conflict management are key skills for success.

Must wear Food Manufacturing GMP and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - hard hat, hairnet (head and beard if applicable), steel toes shoes/boots, no facial piercings, no jewelry, false eyelashes or fake fingernails.

Preferred Education/Experience:

AAS or bachelor’s degree is preferred.Experience in a highly regulated environment such as food or pharmaceutical manufacturing is strongly preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Must be able to stand for full shift, which is minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, at times without aid. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to see color, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), heat, and moderate level of noise. Ear protection is provided but not required. At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

You'll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!