Are you enthusiastic about your career? Do you care about your work and the impact you have on others? Do you yearn to grow with an established company? Artisan Bakers is the place for you.

Artisan Bakers opened its doors in July 1992 with the simple goal of maintaining the highest possible standard of quality. Every single item we produce is baked from scratch daily using the finest ingredients available. More than 30 years later, our philosophy of quality remains the same. We take great pride in what we do and are certain you will taste the difference in every Artisan Bakers product we make.

As the QA/QC Technician for Artisan Bakers, the candidate will be responsible for supporting the QA/QC department with varying tasks that range from clerical support to onsite audits. This individual must be passionate, committed, and dedicated to the quality of our product and our systems in place. This position requires an above average attention to detail, with the ability to quickly process information, and act accordingly. This candidate will report to the QA/QC manager regarding observations, recommendations, and solutions to operational issues.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist QA department in maintaining the compliance of the Food Safety Program.
• Participate in the implementation, and record Culture and Food Safety program benchmarks.
• Ensure GMP's being followed and upheld.
• Function as a liaison between staff and QA department.
• Work with QA team to develop and maintain an internal audit schedule.
• Assist on CCP's compliance verification.
• Collects required documentation from all sectors.
• Assist in reviewing all aspects of our HACCP plan.
• Accompany service suppliers during plant services.
• Assist management in training requirements.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to Detail – ensures all tasks are completed to business specification.
• Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks; ensuring you have adequate time to complete and confirm your tasks were completed to the desired quality standard.
• Problem Solving – Using creative, logical, and critical thinking to find solutions to meet the desired quality standard .
• Communication – Written and verbal communication skills are crucial in this role. Being able to explain ideas and concepts as well as actively listening is imperative. Documenting and presenting are key aspects of this role. .
• Multitasking – Ability to pivot from task to task while prioritizing business needs without compromising quality standards.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School diploma
• 2 years’ experience in QA/QC role
• Plant inspections/audits.
• Knowledge of critical control points.
• GMP's Knowledge

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 4 years’ experience in a QA/QC role
• Experience with BRC audits.
• Bilingual (English, Spanish).
• Basic Food Safety knowledge
• Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel)

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to communicate.
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping.
• Frequently lift and/or move items over 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement

Artisan Bakers is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any protected basis. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the company and prohibits discrimination based on any protected category towards any company employee by any other employee, including supervisors, managers and co-workers, and by third parties with whom employees interact in connection with their employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Food Processing Plant
• In-person
• Manufacturing facility
• Office
• Warehouse

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• West Sacramento, CA 95605: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person