Job Description

THE ROLE:    

• This position will report to the: QA Manager
• Travel Requirement: None 
• Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt  
• Shift: 3pm-1130pm
• Employment Category: Full Time - Regular    
• Pay Range: $28.00-$35.25/hr

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Evolution Fresh and our joint venture with Sambazon. Bolthouse Farms is the preeminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, and protein drinks. Evolution Fresh - is the premier, cold-pressed juice brand and maker of the new Real Fruit Soda. Through our integrated partnership with Sambazon we produce and sell their high-quality Açaí beverages.  

Formerly known as Bolthouse Farms – Generous Brands was born out of the independence from its carrot operations and is poised to be the “World’s Largest Beverage Start-Up.” 

Currently we have 1000 employees located across the country at our hubs/facilities in Bakersfield, CA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA & Chicago, IL.  

You can connect with our brands on their socials - Bolthouse Farms  (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok ) and Evolution Fresh (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok).

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE    

This job contributes to Evolution Fresh Manufacturing success through daily interaction with partners working the manufacturing facility productions lines, aligning with operational supervision such that shift goals are met and challenges are address or escalated to QA management.

 JOB DUTIES: 

• Works closely with QA specialist, QE, and QA supervisor to assures shift compliance to QA systems such as instrument calibration, raw material inspection, environmental sampling, chemical control (ex. cleaning chemical titration), retain sample program, and end of line testing plans
• Assures collection of non-routine samples per direction of QA manager, supervisor, specialist, or QE and assist in shipment as needed. (ie. micro testing, R&D samples, etc.) 
• Takes the lead for formal sensory analysis and routine panel challenges on shift
• Works directly with operation’s supervision to develop response plans for shift quality issues (i.e. CAR, RCA) and escalates to management as appropriate
• Prioritizes QA shift resources as necessary to meet operation supervisor’s shift objectives
• Works directly with QE, Specialist, QA supervisor or manager to support added unplanned and planned quality support. (i.e. Instrumentation trouble shooting, lab supply control, supplier resolution, site qualifications etc.)
• Serves as quality technical expert for respective shift (product exception notice information, anomalies in quality systems, etc.)
• Mentors and assist in on the job training of new hire technicians.
• Review shift’s documents that are included in CAPA program (CARs/RCAs/Rework Plans), before submittal 
• Works with operations supervisors to assure all GMP compliance issues are resolved in a timely manner and complete turnover is provided to oncoming shift
• Must accomplish all added responsibilities will maintaining their bench work and strengths

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR   

Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree with minimal 1 year experience within a quality department or High School degree with a minimal of 3 years’ experience in a GMP compliant food quality program
• Experience working within a team and demonstrated ability to lead projects and/or effectively lead a team’s actions

Additional Required Qualifications:    

• Understanding of instrumentation control process such as calibration, replicate analysis, and review of analytical results 
• Experience leading projects 
• Ability to organize information 
• Effective communication skills 
• Proven team leadership 
• Ability to prioritize task effectively leading to effective support 
• Collaborative skills necessary to align multiple discipline response 
• Knowledge of GMP compliance expectations 
• Ability to effectively gather information and communication upward within the organization structure and with team peers

Preferred Qualifications:    

• Experience in QA oversight and compliance expectations
• Experience dealing with critical issues and resolution of those issues using proven root cause analysis techniques

Physical Demands:    

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds  
• Must be able to sit for an extended period of time during work period  

WHAT WE OFFER 
 

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.    

• Medical  
• Dental  
• Vision  
• Group Life and AD&D  
• Voluntary Life and AD&D  
• Group Short-Term Disability  
• Group Long-Term Disability  
• Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• 401(k)  
• Paid Time Off  

 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 
 We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS 
 Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: [email protected] for additional support and guidance. 

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: 
 Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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