What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician position at NONG SHIM FOODS INC.?
Quality Assurance Technician
Position: Quality Assurance Technician
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair analytical instruments and measuring equipment
- Test data management and analysis.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Conduct and oversee chemical analyses including moisture, fat, acidity, viscosity, pH, salt, protein, color, and other quality indicator tests to ensure compliance with product specifications and standards.
- Perform microbiological analyses to detect and monitor bacterial and fungal activity, including routine testing for pathogens such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance.
- Carry out physical and mechanical evaluations such as compression, tensile, and box strength testing to validate packaging integrity and material performance.
- Supervise analytical staff, review and approve Certificates of Analysis and lab request forms, and maintain up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency in the laboratory.
Qualifications
- Authorized to work lawfully in the United States
- 0-3 years of relevant experience preferred
- Associate degree or higher in Chemistry or Food Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus)
- Basic knowledge of chemical and microbiological testing methods
- Familiarity with general laboratory safety practices
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) accurately
- Basic computer literacy (Excel, Word, Data Entry)
Employee Benefits
- 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Fully paid by company)
- 401K Matching up to 4%
- Cellphone Allowances
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Days
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Employee development program
- On-Job Training Program
- Career-Path
- Lunch Catering for employees
- Various Team building programs
- Health Wellness
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year, based on experience (Non-Exempt)
(Negotiable depending on experience, excluding OT and other earnings)
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000