Quality Technician

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Quality Assurance Technician based in our Chatsworth, California manufacturing plant! In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, testing, recording, and reacting to data pertaining to products/production processes/quality systems to ensure the highest standards of quality and food safety are met or exceeded and that products produced are in compliance with federal, state, and company specifications. You must be capable of producing accurate results, while multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment. You will be expected to anticipate problems/conflicts, problem-solve, and react accordingly, and maintain a proactive approach to all work tasks and any issues as they arise. The Quality Technician must be cross-trained on all Quality Laboratory functions and must maintain a thorough knowledge of laboratory equipment including operation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. The Quality Technician must interpret, understand, support, and have a working knowledge of Plant/Corporate protocols and programs, as well as facility systems, including informational/operational/management systems. The successful individual will also actively support new system installations and implementations and seek to continually maintain reliability. Participate in verification activities in prerequisite programs such as Water and Air Quality, Foreign Material Control, Calibration, Allergen Management, Environmental Monitoring, Printed Packaging and Product Integrity, Cleaning and Sanitation, Non-Conforming Reporting, Non-Conforming Product Ingredient and Equipment. Participate in Analytical Performance Proficiency Testing. The successful individual implements continuous improvements within all systems and seeks to minimize waste and loss. The Quality Technician will assist/train/coach employees within all levels of the organization in regard to quality and food safety related topics. 

The base compensation for this position is $31.50 per hour and is eligible for overtime. This is a unionized role based on site and the work schedule is as follows (subject to availability): 

• Shift (Days): 4am-12:30pm (Monday – Friday with occasional Saturday) 

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 

Nothing in this job description restricts Danone North America rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibility to this job at any time. 

Danone North America is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other unlawful criterion.

• Various Laboratory instruments and equipment to include manual and electronic devices; subject to change with business. • Office machinery including: computers, printers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc. • Software including: Microsoft Office including Outlook 

This section identifies the minimum job specifications required to perform the job. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

• Strong teamwork skills

• Ability to work without direct supervision

• Ability to manage high pressure situations calmly

• Ability to learn all functions of job within a reasonable amount of time

• Ability to prioritize and multitask

• Proven decision-making ability

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions

• Ability to keep accurate records

• Proficiency in basic laboratory equipment (i.e. pipets, pH meters, balances)

• Ability to perform troubleshooting tasks

• Proficiency in MS Office and basic PC skills

• Ability to work various hours and shifts 

• California Food Handler Certification

• Able to work overtime when required 

• Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Technology, Food Science, or comparable program.  (Or equivalent combination of education and experience). 

• Achieve and maintain required certifications and training