quality control specialist.benicia, californiaposted september 16, 2026 job detailssummary$20.50 - $21 per hourtemp to permhigh schoolcategoryfood preparation and serving related occupations reference AB_5058805 job details We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our manufacturing team in Benicia, CA. Reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will play a vital role in upholding our food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance standards across the plant. This position requires a flexible work schedule and involves close collaboration with production leadership and line technicians.

Key Responsibilities Safety & Regulatory Compliance:

Enforce HACCP plans, Food Safety Plans, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) across the plant, leading safety standards by example.

Critical Control Point Verification:

Conduct metal detector checks, temperature monitoring, and all CCP/PCP critical limit checks.

Testing & Inspection:

Perform pre-operational and operational environmental swabbing, weight checks, and ongoing process control checks on the production line.

Calibration & Equipment Audits:

Perform daily calibration and monitoring checks for scales, balances, and thermometers.

Quality Hold & Deviation Management:

Identify product deviations, place impacted product on hold according to HACCP procedures, and immediately alert plant management.

Lot Code Integrity:

Inspect finished product packaging to verify lot codes are accurate and execute corrective actions when necessary.

Reporting & Collaboration:

Partner with Production Managers and Supervisors to resolve issues, and provide indirect guidance to QC Line Technicians.

salary:

$20.5 - $21 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 6 AM - 2:30

PMeducation:

High SchoolResponsibilities

• Responsible for HACCP, GMP's, and Safety / regulatory requirements.
• Conduct Metal detector checks following HACCP and/or Food Safety Plans as Control Point requirements.
• Conduct pre-operational and/or operational swabbing.
• Conduct all Critical Control Point/Preventive Control Point critical limit checks as per the HACCP and/or Food Safety Plans.
• Conduct temperature checks and documentation.
• Ensure all finished product packaging lot codes are correct and record findings making sure corrective actions are taken if lot codes are found to be incorrect.
• Conduct thermometer calibration as directed by Quality Assurance Supervisor.
• Place product on hold as per HACCP and/or Food Safety Plans when a deviation occurs and alert plant management accordingly.
• Ensure all employees are following GMP's at all times. Lead by example.
• Conduct scale and balances daily checks.
• Report any food safety and quality issues to Quality Assurance supervisor and /or QA manager.
• Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
• Conduct weight checks and properly document.
• Perform quality control checks at the production line (process control).
• Interact with supervisors to resolve problems.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Other duties as designated by the Production Manager in conjunction with the plant Quality Assurance ManagerThe essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environmentworking in a non-temperature controlled environmentmanual lifting up to 25lbsSkillsQuality AssuranceQuality ControlQualificationsYears of experience: 0 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.