QA Associate 3rd Shift Sun Noodle Hawaii - 2.4 Compton, CA Job Details Full-time $19 - $21 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Food production Customer communication Teamwork Food processing plant experience Computer literacy English Manufacturing facility experience Manufacturing company experience Time management Full Job Description About Sun Noodle Are you known to bring warmth, energy, and joy to everything you touch? Then please keep reading because we're looking for talent like you. Founded in Hawai'I in 1981, Sun Noodle is a family-owned company dedicated to the craft of fresh, premium noodles. With production facilities in Hawai'I, California, New Jersey, and Rotterdam, Sun Noodle serves both world-class chefs and everyday noodle lovers. Through quality, creativity, and care, we aim to brighten people's days with every bowl of noodles. Expect camaraderie, fun company events, and plenty of noodle tastings as part of your everyday life here. That's enough about us for now. Below, we'll share a little bit more about what we're looking for in you. Role Overview The QA Associate is responsible for supporting the Food Safety & Quality Assurance team by providing support to the QA staff members and overall daily operations of the QA department at the assigned location in conjunction with the corporate facility. This role plays a key part in ensuring that all duties within the QA department are accomplished and supports the corporate Quality and Food Safety initiatives through execution of food safety and quality plans, and auditing of facilities and employee practices to ensure compliance to regulatory and company standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance:
Assist in updating and maintaining company food safety program to comply with the
FDA FSMA
Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule Assist in developing, updating and maintaining all quality related procedures, programs and protocols in harmony with corporate procedures (eg. pre-requisite programs including cGMP's, SOP, SSOP, Allergen Control, Food Defense, Pest Control, and operational prerequisite programs) Perform in-house inspections for compliance, issues CAR's and verify effectiveness of corrective action Maintain all documentation in conjunction with the corporate Supplier Verification Program Evaluate and verify COA's of materials and products, and maintain all associated documentation at the assigned location Conduct product shelf-life studies and maintain a product retention program Update and maintain all receiving, production and outgoing logs at the assigned location; review all completed logs for completeness and verify all operational limits, preventative controls, and food safety and quality control points are within limits; keeps accurate and legible records at assigned location Conducts annual employee GMP, food safety and quality training programs and maintain all form records at the assigned location Assist in investigation and responses to customer complaints. Tracks complaints, collects and analyzes data for identification of trends, and writes Corrective Action Reports to document deviations from the existing programs Actively participate in weekly QA conference and keep minutes Represent and lead the facility during Audit and/or Inspections (SQF, GMP or Customer and/or Federal/State) Other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Supervisor and/or Director of Food Safety & QA Experience & Qualifications Must LOVE noodles! 2-3 years of quality assurance experience in food manufacturing Bachelor's degree in food science or equivalent experience Interest and willingness to learn about food safety, quality, and regulatory issues Experience following and promoting food safety and quality programs Ability to be adaptable and flexible Self-motivated and able to work independently with instruction Detail oriented and possess organizational and time management skills Good written and verbal communication skills in English Confident and adaptable personality with excellent customer service Able to communicate and work with others in team settings Basic computer skills, familiar with Microsoft Office products, Adobe, etc. Flexible and quick learner; easily able to adapt to new systems and structure Able to provide and maintain reliable records and able to perform tasks efficiently and accurately Follows and maintains SUN NOODLE's Good Manufacturing Practices and good hygiene What We Offer Opportunity to shape an iconic and growing food brand A creative culture centered around craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement Exposure to a global business with diverse initiatives—from ramen festivals to retail roadshows to restaurant collabs Competitive compensation and benefits practices If you love ramen, storytelling, creativity, and bringing joy to people through food—let's talk.
Pay:
$19.00 - $21.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
