Quality Assurance Technician

CP Fresh is our fresh food processing and value-added division. At CP Fresh we make healthy, fresh food items as well as value-added fresh cut fruit and vegetables for use in a wide base of our retail and foodservice customers. CP Fresh was established in 2016 and is now a growing innovative leader in the fresh food world. We are looking for a dynamic & creative team oriented person to help us grow!

Charlie’s Produce - Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• $24-26 per hour
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician is an on-site position and requires regular attendance at the facility. They support site-level food safety and quality initiatives by performing routine inspections, documenting quality checks, and ensuring that production activities comply with established programs and regulatory requirements. This role works closely with Operations, FSQA leadership, and cross functional partners to identify issues, maintain accurate records, and support continuous improvement efforts. The QA Technician contributes to HACCP, SQF, and quality system compliance and assists with internal audits and corrective action activities as needed. Functional partners to identify issues, maintain accurate records, and support continuous improvement efforts. The QA Technician contributes to HACCP, SQF, and quality system compliance and assists with internal audits and corrective action activities as needed.

 

Duties Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Perform routine quality checks on raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods, including visual inspections, weights, size, mix, color, and other key attributes
• Document preventive controls, process checks, and quality results accurately (paper or electronic) and escalate concerns promptly
• Ensure adherence to established process control procedures across the production floor
• Support the maintenance and verification of HACCP, GMP, SOP, and other food safety/quality programs 
• Complete and submit all required QA documentation accurately and on time
• Assist in reviewing records for completeness and help initiate corrective actions for deficiencies or missing data
• Participate in daily FSQA huddles/shift handoff meetings to support consistent communication
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, helping address quality‑related issues in real time
• Communicate quality expectations to production personnel and provide guidance when deviations occur
• Assist in plant trials for new products or process improvements under the direction of Technical Services or FSQA leadership

• Conduct regular food safety, GMP, and security walkthroughs
• Assist with internal audits and support the Compliance department in resolving quality issues
• Help maintain inventory of QA consumables, PPE, and testing equipment

• Participate in daily product evaluation programs, including scoring, sensory checks, and monitoring key quality indicators and shelf‑life assessments

• At least 1 year of experience in Quality Assurance, QA Analyst, or related role, preferably in food manufacturing
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Experience working in a manufacturing or food production environment
• Strong organizational skills with a sense of urgency and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with SQF, GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, and general food safety principles
• Experience working with the USDA preferred (if applicable to the site)
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment (34–37°F) up to 80% of the time
• Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and documentation practices

Supplemental Information

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

For additional protected privacy information please visit: Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com)

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

For additional protected privacy information please visit: Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com)

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Visit our Employment Page for more details or to view our privacy center: https://www.charliesproduce.com/careers/

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