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# Quality Assurance Technician 3rd Shift

- **Company:** Kevin's Natural Foods
- **Location:** Stockton, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $41,600.0 - $52,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** May 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dc93a01071ab0fb2

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Microsoft Outlook?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 1-3 years' experience in a food processing environment.

 * 2+ years' experience in a meat or poultry processing environment preferred.

 * Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or food science.

 * Knowledge of HACCP, GMP's, allergens, and food defense

 * HACCP Certification.

 * Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel)

 * Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and problem-solving skills

 * Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

 * Flexibility and ability to work mandatory overtime and weekends as needed.

## Description

The Quality Technician is responsible for the administration of Quality Assurance functions as they relate to raw material and finished product testing to achieve customer product specifications and to adhere to all SOP and SSOP as per the Kevin's Natural Foods standards. The Quality technicians follow through on set processes such as good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and product quality standards. We are looking for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will be hard working, punctual, dependable, self-motivated, self-managed, organized, flexible, and looking for a long-term commitment to grow within a growing company.

What You'll Do:

 * Responsible for monitoring, and programing critical control points (CCP), product food safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.

 * Responsible for performing sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and other areas required.

 * Responsible for the correct recording and filing of all relevant record logs and documentation.

 * Ensures the correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing.

 * Work closely with production staff to maintain and education in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, GMP's and other food safety guidelines.

 * Responsible to issue disciplinary action when directed.

 * Collect product samples for product development, lab retains, and the laboratory when directed.

 * Perform inspections on products, equipment, and machinery.

 * Other duties and projects as assigned by QA Management.


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