Microbiologist (1PM-9:30PM)

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.