MANUFACTURING / QC / PRODUCTION / WAREHOUSING / CONSTRUCTION

Long time well-established client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Operations Manager for this IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

Salary: $130,000-$150,000

Benefits:Medical, Dental, HSA, Vacation, Sick Pay, Paid Holidays

Location:This position is located within Merced County

Hours: Day Shift 

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for the production of all products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.  Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes.  

Duties:

• Direct production and processing operations.
• Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning      inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty      assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Review operations to resolve production or processing problems.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of      machines.
• Provide technical expertise or support related to new processes or products.
• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
• Train production personnel in new or existing methods.
• Ensure compliance to all regulatory audits.
• Always look at status quo to evaluate and determine if change would enhance      operations.
• Review and evaluate impact of man hour efficiencies and mechanical downtime on      bottom line and or budget.
• Responsible for QA department that must be able to identify and resolve quality issues in a timely manner considering quality issues are costly and have an impact on bottom line and budget.
• Evaluate yields on products and operations to make sure that raw product usage is      maximized.
• Improve or establish SPC program
• Review or create daily reports for yield or production efficiency.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, SPC, quality control, costs, and      other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of      precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and      maintenance.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their      applications.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer      hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning,      resource allocation and production methods.

Requirements: 

• College degree a plus or will also consider equivalent / related experience
• 3 – 5 years of experience
• Computer literate
• Supervisory and management skills and experience

Well-established AG/Food Processing Company seeking experienced Logistics Manager for this Excellent Direct Hire Career Opportunity!

SALARY:  $120-$140K, DOE - Plus 10% Bonus

BENEFITS:  Excellent Benefits

LOCATION:  Modesto

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Leads and manages the engineering team, maintenance team, and site master plan process to meet compliance, reliability, and innovation objectives. 
• Adheres to all procedures and practices associated with personnel safety and food safety and quality. 
• Collaborates with cross-functional departments to ensure the proper implementation of projects, maintenance work, training, and processes to ensure delivery of Safety, Quality, Service, Performance, and People expectations. 
• Leads the continuous development of department processes and team members to ensure high performing targets are delivered. 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS                                                                     

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.
• 7 years of plant maintenance, project management, manufacturing experience or the equivalent.
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience.
• Experience leading large capital projects.
• Proficient in computer skills using software in word processing, spreadsheets and relational database systems.
• Experienced in preparing a detailed operating budget and interpreting financial analysis. 
• Possess thorough knowledge of food processing equipment, including troubleshooting, setting preventative maintenance schedules and updating as required.
• Must have a good understanding of SPC and/or associated tools.
• Experience performing detailed maintenance and capital planning schedules to ensure long and short-term production requirements are met.
• Experienced working under and meeting tight  deadlines.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• CPG food or beverage manufacturing experience.
• Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working proactively as a member of a project team or organization.
• Experience communicating (both written and verbal) as well as working with various levels within an organization.
• Skilled at explaining technical processes to an audience possessing varying levels of technical acumen.
• Skilled in operating with a great degree of flexibility resulting from ever changing market conditions.

Our growing AG/Food Manufacturing Client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Production Engineer for this IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

SALARY - $90,000 - $120,000/YR

BENEFITS - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life, PTO

LOCATION - Located within Stanislaus County (Modesto, Turlock, Oakdale, Riverbank, Hughson or surrounding cities)

The Production Engineer will coordinate plant engineering for the company by overseeing and improving production processes and equipment. The production engineer will coordinate, improve and implement capital projects throughout the organization. Safety goals will be a primary consideration, including contractor safety, as well as production, shipping, cost and quality goals. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows and ensures adherence to established company, local, state, and federal regulations and requirements as well as food safety, sanitation, food production and nutritional guidelines.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts across all business lines by working collaboratively with Plant Manager, VP of Operations and VP of Finance.
• Develops operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectives.
• Determines which machines, tools, equipment, etc. will be used and where they will be stationed in the facility to maximize productivity of machinery and workers.
• Provides engineering support for production and maintenance activities to ensure maximum production.
• Maintains, owns, and reviews daily Key Performance Indicators and trends to ensure optimum performance. Ensures all steps of production run smoothly and efficiently.
• Identifies performance improvements necessary (short-term and long-term) to deliver target line performances and lead cross-functional teams to eliminate the identified issues.
• Develops operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities.
• Demands that issues are driven to true root-cause and eliminated using disciplined problem-solving techniques.
• Supports and oversees equipment and systems validation activities.
• Assesses existing processes for areas of improvement utilizing Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Develops best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability,
• Evaluates and recommends implementation of additional technology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• A Bachelor’s degree preferred in a STEM field (Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)
• Three plus years’ experience in a Plant engineering or central engineering department, food- processing background preferred.
• Experience in departmental administration, budget initiation cost control and project management. Demonstrated financial acumen.

Our very well established Manufacturing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Maintenance Manager for this EXCELLENT DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY.

SALARY - $90,000.00 - $105,000.00/YR

BENEFITS - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, HSA, PSA, Tuition Reimbursement and more....

LOCATION - Merced

HOURS - Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 

The Maintenance Manager provides direction to the maintenance personnel with specific focus on preventative and timely, corrective maintenance of process, facility, and auxiliary equipment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the corporate profit objectives by directing safe and efficient predictive, preventative and corrective equipment repairs in a timely manner.
• This role directly supervises employees in the Maintenance Department and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities for supervising direct reports include hiring and      training; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance;      rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving      problems.
• Execute high quality standards and continuous improvement efforts focused on minimizing costs and maximizing productivity.
• Establish and maintain a strong manufacturing customer focus throughout the department and in support of plant-wide operations.
• Within the maintenance department and all operations departments, develop and maintain an atmosphere of trust and business awareness. Insist upon fairness and equality in the application of corporate policies and treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Establish a skilled and competent work force focusing on team building and group problem solving.
• Provide repairs and preventative support to operations departments in a timely and efficient manner, with careful consideration of life-cycle costs and bottlenecks, in support of minimizing conversion costs and maximizing process equipment uptime.
• Execution of work orders and parts management utilizing Enterprise Asset Management (EAM).
• Establish operating indicators (metrics) which measure departmental performance on a regular basis and communicate this information to upper management, critical customers and employees.
• Implement ongoing productivity improvement programs.
• Actively participate in capital planning, implementation, and new process development.
• Support the introduction of new technology.
• Provide consistent and timely support to “sister facilities” to maximize the global benefit to corporate objectives. Ability to travel within the US and Canada is a must.
• Develop strong, positive communication links with Manufacturing, Global Equipment, Sales, Finance, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Safety, Human Resources and Planning.
• Provide strong leadership in the area of personnel safety for all departments by setting the standards high to ensure that maintenance efforts do not put employees at risk.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with operations customers and suppliers.
• Responsible for overseeing Safe Quality Food (SQF)

Education, Work Experience, Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university a plus.
• Five (5) - Ten (10) years related experience preferred in a manufacturing environment (10 years required if candidate does not possess a bachelor’s degree).

Long time well-established client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for this IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

Salary: $90,000-$105,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, HSA, Vacation, Sick Pay, Paid Holidays 

Location:This position is located within Merced County

Hours: Day Shift

The Quality Assurance Manager supports corporate objectives while providing leadership and ensuring employee accountability of food safety and quality programs for the continual improvement of product quality and production.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for establishing, implementing, and directing quality and food safety efforts to ensure that products from raw materials into finished goods and products conform to food safety and quality standards. Lead and support the achievement of plant operations food safety and quality goals.

• Must have SQF certification or BRC, IFS audit hosting experience; must maintain the quality manual; prepare and host annual GFSI audits, customer and third party supplier audits. 
• Manage QC technicians and QC microbiological and testing laboratories.
• Update and maintain quality manual; prepare and host annual GFSI audit, customer      and third party supplier audits.
• Prepare and host senior management meetings.
• Troubleshoot operational issues.
• Develop standard methods for microbiological and other laboratory analyses and      records.
• Create and manage HACCP and Food Safety Plan programs.
• Document quality information and prepare reports.
• Produce certificates of analysis, traceability, and recall programs.
• Daily quality and production report verifications.
• Oversee CAPA program, monthly GMP/Glass audits and annual internal audits.
• Determine KPI on ongoing basis.
• Participate on projects for continuous improvement and new product development.
• Responsible of all customer complaints and investigating and utilizing follow-ups with customers in a timely manner.
• Responsible for updated supplier program including FSVP.
• Work collaboratively with members of the production, sanitation, maintenance,      shipping and receiving departments when verifying and validating SOPs.
• Maintains Master Sanitation Schedules and manages the plant sanitation program and personnel.
• Company liaison with county, state and federal regulators. HAZMAT and DTSC      management
• Updates customer specifications.
• Manages new hire, refresher and departmental bilingual food safety training      program.
• Responsible for food safety culture program and updating equipment calibrations.
• Produce reliable validations for food safety, quality programs.
• Fill in for QC technician, if conditions warrant.

Education and Requirements:

• 5+ years of Food Safety experience as a Quality Assurance Manager.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; preferably in Food Science or Biological Sciences, but MAY consider candidates with equivalent experience.
• Must have GFSI audit preparation and hosting experience, be HACCP certified.      PCQI certification is preferred.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus but not required.

Our large and very well established Food Manufacturing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Plant Supervisor and a Plant Sanitation Supervisor for these IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. 

SALARY: $80 - 100K, Possibly to $105K DOE, plus Bonus Potential

BENEFITS: Excellent Benefits!

LOCATION: San Leandro

** PLANT SUPERVISOR **

HOURS: 

• 2nd Shift - 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm (Friday & Saturday off), OR 
• 3rd Shift - 9:00 pm to 5:30 am (Sunday & Monday off)

Responsible for the coordination of various manufacturing and warehouse functions within a single large, complex, and fast paced production facility to drive maximum financial results and deliver a quality on-time product for customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain a positive workplace, within a manufacturing environment, that promotes safety, quality, trust and teamwork.
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing policies and procedures.
• Provide superior customer service to retail management team by proving a quality product in a routinely timely manner.
• Empower plant associates by building strong teams committed to manufacturing a superior product. Also responsible for assigning accountability, training & development, coaching and implementing the CBA.
• Utilize new ideas or technology and Lean manufacturing principles & processes available to maximize plant efficiency.
• Ensure production of a quality product in compliance with company, Federal and State guidelines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance as appropriate (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, Etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA preferred in Food Science or related field of study. Experience may substitute for education.
• Minimum three years supervision/management in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven production and manufacturing experience within a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Basic food microbiology knowledge.
• Ability to direct a diverse unionized work force.

** PLANT SANITATION SUPERVISOR **

HOURS: Third Shift / 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, Monday - Friday (Saturday & Sunday off)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise sanitation tasks.
• Utilize World Class Manufacturing techniques to drive operational results and performance measures.
• Ability to coach and lead teams to achieve performance, quality, cost, and service goals.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and practices.
• Administrative duties related to production, shipping and quality performance.
• Design, monitor, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain a high level of customer service for retail and public customers.
• Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment.
• Ability to create a master sanitation schedule and SSOP’s (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) from scratch.
• Experience with CIP systems and validate efficiency
• Plan and coordinate cleaning schedule to keep the plant audit ready at all time.
• Conduct sanitation / GMP and food safety audits as needed. 
• Cooperate with QA to maintain pest management program.
• Participate in maintaining environmental program, HACCP, GMP’s, close corrective active action and help with other tasks      needed. 
• Ability to manage chemical inventories, chemical budget and drive improvements
• Work with QA and operations to identify potential water and chemical usage savings

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 year College Degree in Food Science, Management, Manufacturing or related field a plus.  Experience may substitute for education.
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, food manufacturing experience preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in direct supervision in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing regulations regarding safety, quality, HACCP and GMP's.
• Experience with plant safety programs.
• Proven ability to define performance measures related to the business and hold associates accountable for the same.
• Ability to analyze cost performance data to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to define performance measures related to the business and hold associates accountable to the same.

Our very well established and growing Manufacturing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Shop Manager for this IMMEDIATE FULL TIME DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY. 

SALARY: $80K - $100K per year

BENEFITS - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life, PTO

LOCATION - Located within Stanislaus County (Modesto, Turlock, Oakdale, Riverbank, Hughson or surrounding cities)

HOURS: Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle job orders between engineering and fabrication.
• Supervision of staff to include training, develop and mentoring employees.
• Monitors volume of production, record material usage and requirements and manage multiple projects consistently achieving deadlines.
• Accurately forecast labor for jobs and/or projects and create, develop, implement and enforce organized systems for tasks, storage, inventory, etc.
• Generate project budgets, submittals, equipment requirements, purchase orders, material lists, work force requirements, etc.
• Work closely with the Sales teams for quotes, deadlines, project development, parts procurement, inventory tracking and control.
• Generate estimates from blueprint drawings, specifications, field notes, field drawings, and actual field inspections.
• Deal directly with customers for deliveries.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or in related field a PLUS - OR - 5+ years of equivalent shop management experience.
• Prior experience in managing a fabrication shop required as well as welding and mechanical experience required.
• Able to comprehend and manage effective labor cost and quality control and able to provide written reports.
• Must be able to train and coach staff on a regular basis.
• Computer skills to include e-mail, Microsoft office, AutoCAD (a plus).

Our long time well established and growing Construction client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced QC Manager for this Excellent IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

SALARY - $90,000.00 / YR or higher/negotiable DOE

BENEFITS - Medical - (100% for employee, 50% for dependents), Dental, Holiday & Sick Pay, Vacation, IRA.

LOCATION - This position is located within Stanislaus County (Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, Oakdale or the Surrounding Cities) 

HOURS - Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Quality Control Manager ensures the quality of welds and dimensional accuracy of work performed by production staff. The QC Manager uses a high degree of proficiency and utilizes full skills of the trade including knowledge of codes and standards to verify that the final product is free of defects and meets the requirements of the contract documents. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform core responsibility satisfactorily.

Responsibilities:

• Check quality on shop floor daily to ensure all product meet contract specifications
• Track in-process repair, non-conformance, corrective action, and cost of poor      quality
• Submit Weld submittals for new projects
• Create new weld procedures
• Ensure received materials, parts, and consumables meet all quality requirements
• Review Structural drawings and compose Shop RFI’s prior to kick-off meeting
• Review job specs, notify Purchasing and Project Managers of specific job      requirements
• Set-Up job inspections: get with Shop Foreman to find out what needs to be      scheduled
• Conduct welder qualification testing
• Record and maintain welder certification logs
• Review and prepare company for Annual AISC Audits
• 3rd Party Inspection daily log and report
• Maintain and ensure company conforms to AISC Standards
• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of shop fabrication, which includes      final paint inspections, weld preparations and final welds
• Responsible for fabricated materials conforming to drawings, shop standards,      specifications and applicable codes
• Record and maintain in-process and final inspection records for quality assurance      and production control
• Identify and remedy drawing discrepancies with Project Manager
• Coordinate with 3rd party inspectors during inspection phases
• Inform foreman of defects on fabrication
• Assist shop personnel with interpretation of drawings and specifications
• Assist shop foreman & leads to maintain quality and production company      standards

Fabrication Industry and experience and Certification a Must!

Our long-time Food Processing Client with an excellent reputation in their industry is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of experienced individuals to fill these   Quality Assurance / Microbiology / Food Safety positions for these EXCELLENT & IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.

Benefits - Excellent Benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, PTO, etc.

Job Location - Stanislaus County (Modesto, Ceres, Turlock, Patterson, Riverbank, Oakdale)

(1)    **ASSISTANT FOOD SAFETY QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER**

• Salary - $75k to $85k per year + Growth & 20% Bonus Potential!!
• Hours – Monday – Friday, Day Shift

This position will assist the Food Safety & Quality Systems Manager and facilitates compliance to Food Safety and Quality standards. Maintains and drives accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of the Food Safety Quality Management Systems in accordance to the SQF (Safe Quality Foods) Code.

Technical Knowledge Requirements:

• Experience with FSMA, HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, FSVP, SSOP’s, GlobalGAP, Organic, Kosher and GFSI audit standards.
• Tactical knowledge of Lean management for food safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Software program proficiency in Microsoft Dynamic AX, Safefood360, SharePoint, Excel (Pivot Tables and Charting), Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive food plant experience in a Quality Assurance role that is inclusive of Food Safety and Quality Control.
• Experience with RTE herbs and leafy green products will set this candidate apart.

2)   **LABORATORY / MICROBIOLOGY SUPERVISOR**

• Salary - $75k to $85k per year + Growth & 15% Bonus Potential!!
• Hours – Monday – Friday, Day Shift

The primary duties of this position include the oversight of the Chemistry and Microbiological laboratory to ensure all materials (raw and finished) are tested in a timely and accurate manner. This position will drive accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of the laboratory functions including the support and development of the SQF (Safe Quality Foods) Code. In addition, the incumbent will provide technical support for customer requests and internal investigations.

Leadership

• Supports company and departmental KPI goals to achieve common business goals through cooperative alignment with all departments.
• Promote company culture aimed at employee safety, food safety and quality.
• Possess managerial fortitude to deal with critical concerns, develop action plans and communicate effectively to management.

Technical Knowledge Requirements:

• Experience with FSMA, HACCP, SSOP’s, Global GAP, Organic, Kosher and GFSI audit standards.
• Tactical knowledge of Lean management for food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Software program proficiency in Microsoft Dynamic AX, SharePoint, Excel (Pivot Tables and Charting), Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Experience with RTE herbs and leafy green products will set this candidate apart.

Qualification: Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive food plant experience in a Quality Assurance role that is inclusive of Food Safety and Quality Control.
• HACCP Certified preferred
• PCQI Certified preferred
• Requires knowledge of food safety regulations and quality systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

3)    **FOOD SAFETY SPECIALIST** 

• Salary - $32.00 Per Hour + Growth & Bonus Potential!!
• Hours – Monday – Friday, Day Shift

The candidate will be responsible for driving accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of the Food Safety and Quality Systems in accordance with the regulatory and SQF (Safe Quality Foods) Code.

Technical Knowledge Requirements:

• Experience with FSMA, HACCP, FSVP, SSOP’s, Global GAP, Organic, Kosher and GFSI audit standards.
• Tactical knowledge of Lean management for food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Extensive software program proficiency in Microsoft Dynamic AX, SharePoint, Excel (Pivot Tables, formulas, and Charting), Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with RTE herbs and leafy green products will set this candidate apart.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive food plant experience in a Quality Assurance role that is inclusive of Food Safety and Quality      Control.
• HACCP Certified
• PCQI Certified preferred
• Requires knowledge of food safety regulations and quality systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Our long-time Food Processing Client with an excellent reputation in their industry is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of 2 experienced Production Supervisors for these EXCELLENT & IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.

Salary - $70,000. to $80,000. Per Year + Growth & 15% Bonus Potential!!

Benefits - Excellent Benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, PTO, etc.

Job Location - Stanislaus County (Modesto, Ceres, Turlock, Patterson, Riverbank, Oakdale)

Hours – Monday – Friday, Day or Graveyard Shift

The Production Supervisor will monitor our production operations and ensure that they deliver maximum quality in a profitable manner.  Duties will include monitoring employees, organizing workflows, and analyzing the efficiency of manufacturing processes. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Supervise the operations of the facility with the aim for high performance
• Assist in the onboarding process of new hires
• Provide training and education materials to staff
• Conduct annual reviews for staff performance
• Ensure compliance and professional standards such as OSHA and customer requirements
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Monitor and prioritize workflow of production to meet deadlines
• Provide direction and schedules to the manufacturing department
• Review production paperwork for accuracy. 
• Time keeping and recording.
• Involvement with shift plant sanitation
• Plant housekeeping. 
• Analyze quality problems and formulate countermeasures with QA.                                                                                                                                                                

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four-year college degree, OR 3 years supervisory experience in food processing and manufacturing as well as wet sanitation.
• Basic: MS Office
• 2+ years’ experience working as a Production Supervisor or similar position
• Experience using various types of Manufacturing machinery or tools
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, together with a results-driven approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and efficient problem solver
• Highschool diploma: additional degree or other relevant area will be a bonus

Our very well established and growing Food Processing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Quality Control Technician for this IMMEDIATE FULL TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITY. 

Salary - $20.00 to $27.50 Per Hour

Benefits - Excellent Benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay 

Job Location - San Joaquin County (Stockton, Lathrop, Manteca, Tracy, Ripon or surrounding cities)

Hours: Night Shift - 6:00 pm - 2:30 am, - Monday-Friday  

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for implementing and adhering to the Quality Control program at the manufacturing site. This includes conducting Quality Control checks during production, verifying adherence to the mycotoxin testing protocol, conducting mycotoxin testing, verifying sanitation activities, and other responsibilities as needed.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• As directed and trained, conduct various tests for incoming ingredients, including sieve, NIR, moisture, and mycotoxin testing.
• Routinely check operator paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Routinely check label, bags and seals.
• Perform and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Working overtime is MANDATORY and requires full participation.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance to company policy.
• Perform all functions in accordance with sound safety practices and procedures.
• Report all safety violations and safety hazards to Shift Supervisor/Safety Manager immediately
• Participate in all safety programs

Qualifications:
• Must be computer literate
• Must have ability to accept temporary assignment changes to assist other areas of the plant, maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds of product routinely, and climbing a ladder to maintenance equipment from a catwalk.
• Must maintain assigned portion of master sanitation schedule.
• Must work in a safe, professional manner at all times.
• Must report any accidents, property damage, or near misses to a supervisor immediately.
• Must have the ability to be trained and certified to operate forklifts.
 

Other Qualifications:
• HACCP, GFSI, or SQF certification is a plus.
• Must have excellent communication skills to communicate with other employees and supervisors.
• Flexibility to be available to help cover for other Quality Control employees when called upon.
• Ability to read bin level and work schedule.
 

Our well established and growing Food Processing Client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of individuals for Analytical Lab Technicians for these IMMEDIATE FULL TIME DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! 

Salary: 

• Day Shift: $18.00/hr
• Swing Shift: $18.00 + 5% Shift Differential = $18.90/hr
• Graveyard Shift: $18.00 + 10% pay differential = $19.80/HR

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401K, Life Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement and more....

Location:This position is located within Stanislaus County (Modesto, Ceres, Turlock, Newman, Surrounding areas)

Hours: Days, Swing & Graveyard Shifts, Monday thru Friday (occasional Saturdays if needed) 

The Analytical Technician must be able to perform the majority of the wet-chemistry analyses on DM or food samples. Must be able to operate and calibrate primary lab instruments. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to maintain a clean, organized work area. Must write in a clear, concise manner and fill out paperwork completely and correctly. Must be able to think and act independently and communicate well with personnel. Must be able to work any shift, overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Understand and comply with all ISO 9001, HACCP and GMP requirements and processes
• Print out the most recent truck and production schedule
• Compare the truck schedule to the production schedule
• Print out the Blend and Production Reports from the database and compare the analysis from the reports to the specs
• Truck Receiving
• Print out forms from IFS
• DM Samples
• Clean and calibrate lab equipment
• Perform Analyses of trucks, DM, tank and line samples
• Dispose of waste after treatment with potassium carbonate
• Standardize 0.0156N iodine and adjust if needed
• Check for proper concentration of solutions
• Discard truck co-shippers
• Perform monthly inventory for Analytical
• Shut down of the lab
• Must be able to communicate any issues to the Analytical II technician and QA Lead or Supervisor.
• Check samples after decolorization
• Assist QA on the following: Collect Micro samples, audit finished goods inventory if it is necessary, and attend monthly safety meeting as scheduled
• Must be able to work any shift, overtime, weekends and holidays as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 0-2 years' lab experience
• Basic skills in English, Math, Chemistry

Knowledge of the following:

• English, basic Math, and basic Chemistry or Enology
• Lab techniques for current methods of analysis
• Safety issues related to the Production and Analytical Departments
• ISO 9001:2008 principles as they apply to the Analytical Lab
• Gas Chromatography, Atomic Absorption, Arena Analyzer, Foss FT120, Radiometer - basic knowledge of sample set-up and analysis
• Computers and current data system