Join Our Team as a Quality Control Technician I at San Francisco Bay Coffee!

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Costco Membership Reimbursement and 40% off Employee Discount

Are you passionate about coffee and committed to quality? San Francisco Bay Coffee, a family-owned company dedicated to innovation and sustainability, is seeking a meticulous Quality Control Technician I to join our team in Lincoln, CA. With over 40 years of expertise in crafting exceptional coffee, we're on a mission to pour our hearts into every cup.

About San Francisco Bay Coffee:

Established in 1979, San Francisco Bay Coffee operates as a family-owned coffee company in its third generation focused on innovation and sustainability. San Francisco Bay Coffee has an international network of over 32,000 farmers and treats all its suppliers as extended members of the family. They offer a variety of coffee products sourced from farms worldwide, including One Cup and a range of bag sizes, all at various roast levels. The brand also sells coffee related merchandise. San Francisco Bay Coffee sell via the following channels: club, regional and national grocery stores, and online. San Francisco Bay Coffee is committed to sustainable and eco-friendly farming and production. The San Francisco Bay Coffee family has maintained a tradition of quality and exceptional service since their inception. They have cemented their reputation as experts in the coffee world by spearheading innovation to create a high quality and affordable coffee product.

Job Summary:

The job of a Quality Control Technician I is a highly focused position to ensure that the products purchased and manufactured fits the organization’s purpose, any and all legal requirements, meets specifications and customer expectations. The QC Technician I documents the product’s test results and provide suggestions required to attain the best quality product possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comply with Federal, State, Governmental and or any other appropriate regulatory laws or guidelines
• Assist with Food safety issues; scientific and technical developments; and industry codes of practice. Report Food Safety violations
• Maintain, apply and review for effectiveness GMP, HACCP, Organic, FDA, Kosher, SQF procedures and codes of practice
• Ensure standards are met in the areas of Food Safety and Product Quality
• Assist with internal audits to verify that all GMP and SQF standards are being followed
• Work toward continual improvement of work processes, testing methodology and process control
• Physical analysis, sensory analysis and data entry for all green coffee purchases and/or projects
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule and repairs for all analysis equipment
• Perform any special assignments as required by the Quality Control Lead and Green Coffee Tea

 Follow all company procedures and policies, especially with respect to Safety, Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Education and Experience

• High School or GED equivalent
• 1-2 years in a manufacturing environment
• Professional communication with all vendors, suppliers and departments
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Spanish Speaking preferred
• Licensed Q Grader preferred
• Basic Computer Skills - Using basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
• Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience 

Salary: $20.74 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday - Friday

Work Location: Lincoln, CA

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Fair Chance Act

San Francisco Bay Coffee will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if San Francisco Bay Coffee is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right's Department Fair Chance Act | CRD (ca.gov) webpage.