Job Title: Food Safety and Quality Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Food Safety and Quality Technician to ensure daily compliance with food safety and quality requirements. The role involves leading by example in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and working collaboratively to enhance food safety and quality. This position offers the opportunity to step out of your comfort zone, tackle new challenges, and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure both food safety and quality of products and processes regularly.
• Perform physical inspections and analytical tests for food safety and quality, including checks for color, pH, seal integrity, temperature, date code, X-ray monitoring, weight, label accuracy, allergens, and cleanliness.
• Document all food safety and quality checks as required.
• Ensure all stakeholders follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), good housekeeping, and company policies and procedures.
• Perform hold and release of products after thorough review and assessment for food safety and quality, providing feedback and guidance for corrective actions when non-conformance issues are found.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections of line equipment and processing environment at the start of shifts or during line changeovers, including environment testing such as ATP and allergen tests.
• Collect retain samples from the production line and perform product evaluations at the end of product shelf life.
• Perform proper calibration of laboratory equipment by set frequency and maintain recordkeeping.
• Take appropriate actions to correct deviations or notify the FSQ manager.
• Act as a key monitor for reinforcing GMPs throughout plant and warehouse facilities.
• Perform direct GMP observations and address any discrepancies with the appropriate department, following up on corrective actions.
• Support the preparation of all third-party audits such as FDA, USDA, Organic, SQF, or other schemes, as well as customer audits.
• Audit food safety and quality records documented by operators.
• Identify opportunities to improve current methods and processes and make recommendations to the FSQ Manager.
• Act as a backup for the FSQ lead and other FSQ team members in their absence.
• Assist in new hire and refresher trainings for food safety and quality-related topics.
• Participate in mock-recalls and mock-product withdrawal sessions.
• Assist in continuous improvement efforts and follow up on corrective action implementation.
• Keep the FSQ Manager informed about problems and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with special in-plant or lab projects as directed.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of food science and food safety principles.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and instruments.

Work Environment

The Food Safety and Quality Technician will primarily work in a food lab/kitchen environment, which may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials. Safety protocols and personal protective equipment are required. The shift typically starts at 10 PM, with flexibility needed for potential weekend shifts. Workdays are Monday through Friday, with Saturday shifts based on production needs. Physical requirements include frequent standing, lifting, and performing repetitive tasks in an environment with temperatures ranging from 5 to 90°F. The facility contains potentially dangerous machinery and equipment, with high noise levels and slick floors.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Union City,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $27 - $30