QC Specialist

Company: Classic Salads
Location: Watsonville
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION OF JOB SCOPE QC Specialist is an employee in the Quality Control Department. This role is a critical member to our Operations team and is responsible to assist the Quality Assurance Manager to monitoring sanitation cleanliness activities and inspecting safety devices (exit lamp, fire extinguisher, eye wash station). This position has direct responsibility for ensuring all work activities under its span of control are performed with attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements. Qc Specialist assist in training new employees. DESCRIPTION OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Adhere to all Classic Salads Food Safety and GMP Policies, including Basic Policies (TRN-0101, TRN-102, TRN-103. TRN-104. TRN-105. TRN-1061. Complete Classic Salads Quality Standard Operating Procedure Training (CS-SOP-5010. CS-SOP-5011, CS-SOP-5012, CS-SOP-039, CS-SOP- CS-SOP-043. CS-SOP-046. CS·SOP-048, CS-SOP·049, CS-SOP-051. CS-SOP-052, CS·HCP-5600. CS-HCP-5601. Perform daily ATP Swabbing tests to product contact surface areas within the processing rooms. Document ATP Swabbing test results and take immediate corrective action. Report results to Sanitation Supervisor. Verify daily sanitizer solution for hand dips, core, knives, shovels, foot dips, etc. Replenish hand sanitizer containers. Perform daily "pre-operational" inspection of processing areas. Document findings of Daily Pre-operational Inspection. Report findings to Sanitation Supervisor. Perform a monthly safety inspection to fire extinguishers, emergency exit lamp, and eye showers. Document safety inspection findings and take necessary corrective action. Report findings to QA Manager. Perform weekly inspection to pest control devices. Document findings of pest control inspection and take necessary corrective action. Report findings to QA Manager. Perform daily inspection of Portable Hand Washing Stations. Document findings of inspection of Portable Hand Washing Stations and take necessary corrective action. Perform weekly Glass and Brittle Plastic Inspection. Document inspection results of "Glass and Brittle Plastic" and take necessary corrective action. Report findings to QA Manager. Take weekly inventory of sanitation chemicals and other chemicals used at the QC Department. Cross-train to perform tasks of QC Technicians if necessary (Trim Line, Pack Out, Clamshell, Vaccum Tube, and Dock QC Stations). Assist QA Supervisor to support the Hold and Release Program for raw materials and finished products. Perform weekly finished product sensory shelf-life evaluation and document findings. Report findings to QA Supervisor. Monitor routinely testing done by Tote Washers. Perform any other QC task as necessary. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection (goggles), face shield, gloves, slip-resistant shoes, wet/rain suit, apron, etc. Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. Able to work under pressure and time restraints Able to work in a cold/wet environment (34. 36 °F Degrees). Report all injuries and incidents big or small EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Associate's degree with food science, agriculture, or related discipline is highly desired. Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in Produce Quality Assurance or a related field. Bilingual (English and Spanish) a must. Demonstrated knowledge or experience in required computer applications Microsoft Office. Ability to manage priorities and workflow within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. Must be able to travel with the Company to Yuma Arizona during winter months (mid-November to end March). PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM THE JOB CONSTANTLY FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS WALKING, STANDING, BENDING NECK, BENDING WAIST, SQUATTING, CLIMBING, TWISTING NECK, TWISTING WAIST, BOTH HANDS USE (SIMPLE GRASPING, POWER GRASPING, FINE MANIPULATION, PUSHING AND PULLING, REACHING BELOW AND ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL) DAILY LIFTING AND CARRYING REQUIREMENTS FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS FREQUENTLY CARRY AND LIFT 1-25 LBS 100 FEET OR LESS CONSTANTLY, TEAM LIFT 25-50 LBS 20 FEET OCCASIONALLY DESCRIBE THE HEAVIEST ITEM REQUIRED TO CARRY AND THE DISTANCE TO BE CARRIED: TEAM LIFT 25-50 LBS 5 Gal chemical container 20 FEET OCCASIONALLY

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