WHO WE ARE CALIFIA FARMS
Rooted in California, Califia Farms is on a mission to create a future where plants replace dairy, without compromise. The company creates a variety of great-tasting plant-based beverages that make the transition to eating plant-based dairy easy and delicious. Califia Farms is one of the fastest-growing, independently owned, natural beverage companies in the U.S., the UK and Australia, and is well-known for its iconic curvy bottle. Califia Farms was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in the downtown Los Angeles Arts District, with a manufacturing facility in Bakersfield, Calif. The company’s culture is built around four core values passion for purpose, insights into action, fierce interdependence, and challenger spirit.
- Maintain product quality and food safety by testing the finished product for indicators microorganisms.
- Establish product quality documentation by writing and implementing quality assurance procedure
- Interact with the leadership group, production team members, and maintenance departments to improve and maximize plant output, efficiency, quality and safety
- Manage Quality Control Program that ensures that product is inspected to meet acceptable safety quality standards
- Maintain and achieve internal quality targets and measurements;
- Ensure Production and other support areas of the plant are maintained to highest standards and in strict conformation to GMP standards
- Achieve quality targets and ensures accurate records of quality compliance;
- Ensures the cleanliness, sanitation and overall organization of manufacturing areas;
- Communicate with management status of finished goods and environmental program regarding productivity status and discrepancy;
- Perform other duties assigned by Executive Management to support the department.
- Safeguards and maintains company equipment and property, including Personal Protection Equipment (PPE);
- Ensures all areas are kept clean at all times;
- Attends all company training sessions; and Other duties as assigned.
- Must read, write and communicate in English.
- Knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations.
- Must be able to taste all foods with no aversions or allergies.
- Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs and hairnet in production areas.
- Able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment
- Able to obtain HACCP, SQF practitioner and IBWA certification (within 1 year).
- Able to perform root cause analysis.
- Able to communicate and work well with people on all levels of the organization.
- Able to receive, analyze and report out information efficiently.
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) - ability to follow laboratory SOPs.
- Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) - ability to keep proper records.
- Strong computer literacy - MS applications, databases.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze large amounts of data and determine deficiencies.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- 2-4 years - Experience in food processing
- Associate Degree in related field
- S. Degree in related field
- HACCP Certification
This position is classified as Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime). The expected hourly rate for this position is between $21.50 - $25.00 per year based on a full-time schedule. Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting the actual hourly rate.
Califia Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Califia Farms is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
