About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Food & Beverage Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Summary

This is a full-time, 3rd-shift Quality Control (QC) Assistant role supporting a confidential client in the food & beverage manufacturing industry. The QC Assistant will perform routine microbiological and quality checks, maintain QC records, support food-safety programs (HACCP/SOPs), coordinate outside lab work, and help ensure production meets safety and quality standards.

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Key Details

• Location: Fountain Valley, CA
• Shift: 3rd shift — 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM (5 days/week; schedule includes Saturday with Sunday and one weekday off)
• Employment type: Full Time, Direct Hire
• Compensation: $21.50–$27.50 per hour, plus an additional $3.00/hr 3rd-shift differential
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with match, Paid Holidays & PTO

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What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Oversee lab analyses for physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters.
• Perform microbiology culturing and environmental sampling.
• Conduct product quality inspections and routine QC testing.
• Prepare daily and monthly QC reports and communicate results to Production and Factory managers.
• Format, verify, and maintain QC records in accordance with company standards.
• Manage QC equipment and supplies — inventory, maintenance, and calibration tracking.
• Coordinate sample checks with outside laboratories; escort/assist regulatory auditors as needed.
• Prepare and update Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manuals for the department.
• Conduct food-safety and hygiene training, and assist with HACCP-related activities.
• Audit raw material suppliers and investigate out-of-specification results.
• Identify facility cleanliness weak points and mentor staff on improvements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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What We’re Looking For (Qualifications & Skills)

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field highly preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of quality control experience in a factory or laboratory setting (food/beverage experience strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience with microbiological testing, product inspection, process checks, and HACCP activities.
• HACCP or ISO certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required (for coordination with outside labs).
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

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Why Join

• Work with a confidential client in the food & beverage manufacturing industry focused on product safety and quality.
• Competitive hourly pay with 3rd-shift differential and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to develop technical QC skills, SOP ownership, and audit experience.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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