**QA Technician (Lead)** Laboratory San Bernardino County, CA, US Pay Rate Low: 20 | Pay Rate High: 23 + Added - 12/08/2025 Apply for Job We are seeking a **Quality Lead** to support our production processes by maintaining a strong presence on the production floor, supervising QA staff, and ensuring adherence to food safety and quality standards. This role plays a key part in upholding regulatory compliance and continuous improvement within our quality assurance operations. **Job Type:** Contract to hire **Work Location:** On-Site **Industry:** Food Manufacturing **Pay:** 20-24/hr **Key Responsibilities** + Supervise QA personnel to ensure work is completed efficiently and accurately. + Collaborate with Managers/Supervisors to ensure proper shift scheduling and staffing. + Assess shift requirements and direct QA resources as needed. + Monitor and report shift quality concerns to Quality Control Management. + Conduct staff training on relevant policies, programs, and procedures. + Perform quality checks on raw materials, in-process, and finished products. + Conduct pre-operational inspections and allergen swabs. + Carry out daily GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) audits in production and warehouse areas. + Collect and log production and processing samples. + Ensure non-conforming products are placed on hold and properly documented. + Assist in the investigation of customer complaints. + Support the QC Manager/Supervisor with special projects. + Ensure compliance with all company policies and federal, state, and local OSHA regulations. + Ensure adherence to all applicable food safety, food defense, and quality regulations. + Identify and report any safety or compliance issues to facility management. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. + Minimum **3 years of experience** in a food manufacturing environment. + At least **1 year in a leadership role** within Quality Control in the food industry. + In-depth knowledge of food safety programs and compliance (FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP, Allergen Programs). + Understanding of labeling regulations including FDA, COOL, Prop 65, nutritional warnings, and health claims. + Experience using **ESHA Genesis** for NLEA labeling and nutritional data development. + Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!INDBH We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.