Quality Assurance Technician, Sauce - 1st Shift

Torani is embarking on an exciting new chapter towards a $1 Billion vision, and they are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support their new sauce production line. This hands-on role focuses on ensuring products meet food safety and quality standards while contributing to the startup and qualification of new equipment and processes. Responsibilities Supported daily quality operations through GMP inspections, sensory evaluations, environmental microbiological sampling, and coordinating third-party lab testing Assisted with positive release by reviewing results, maintaining records, flagging anomalies, and escalating issues Contributed to equipment calibration and supported Quality Incident Reports (QIRs) by collecting data, assisting root cause investigations, and tracking corrective actions Participated in the validation of new sauce equipment and sanitation methods (CIP/COP), and supported monitoring for perishables, allergens, and rework—ensuring every batch met Torani’s safety and quality standards Strengthened Torani’s food safety culture by helping maintain an audit-ready site Supported internal and external audits by preparing documentation, answering questions, and assisting with corrective actions Reinforced GMPs by supporting training and reminders that kept quality top of mind for everyone on the floor Acted as a secondary SQF practitioner Enhanced communication on the sauce line by leading GMP trainings, sharing quality KPIs, and maintaining clear documentation Maintained clear documentation and updates to keep teams aligned on expectations, progress, and improvement areas Modeled safe behaviors, promoting a strong culture of safety for both food and team members Played a key role in commissioning and qualifying the sauce line by supporting trials, collecting data, and verifying processes Helped establish and model new ways of working as part of Torani’s operational excellence journey Collaborated with the QA Supervisor and cross-functional teams to refine practices, and suggested improvements based on daily observations Became a trusted quality partner by building strong relationships with operators and learning every process, role, and piece of equipment Reinforced GMPs, supported procedure adherence, and provided real-time guidance Promptly observed, documented, and escalated issues to ensure quick resolution and protect product quality Brought a positive attitude, humor, or energy to the workplace Skills 1-3 yrs experience working in a food manufacturing environment Ability to lift 50 pounds continually throughout shift Stand, walk, bend, twist for up to 8 hours Monday – Friday, 1st Shift, plus overtime as needed Flexibility to work various shifts occasionally & ability to work overtime and on weekends as the needs arise Bachelor's degree in a technical/scientific discipline (Food, Physical, or Biological Sciences preferred) PCQI/HACCP certification preferred Experience with a large ERP (i.e., Oracle) strongly preferred Company Overview Torani is an amazing flavor company with a deeply rooted heritage. It was founded in 1925, and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Torani (R. Torre & Co.) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.