Suja Life · 12 hours ago
QA Technician Lead (2nd Shift)
Oceanside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23/hr - $23/hr
2+ years expSuja Life is a company focused on food safety and quality assurance, and they are seeking a QA Technician Lead to ensure compliance with food regulatory requirements. The role involves performing various quality assurance duties, training new employees, and reporting food safety issues to maintain high standards in the manufacturing facility.
Food ProcessingHospitalityOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Quality Control Technician in all areas
See QA Tech 1 & 2 Job Descriptions
Collect environmental swabs, air sampling dishes and Lab retain samples
Perform special assignments as needed by the Quality Assurance Manager
Train new employees on QC and lab duties
Perform 90-day evaluations
Rotates floor staff to ensure coverage
Receive trucks and tankers
Conducts inventory checks for consumables (ATP swabs, charts, forms, etc.)
Perform Calibration Verifications
Perform HPP Cycle Verifications
Perform GMP Trainings for new hires when Supervisor is not available
Cover areas in case of call outs
Report any food safety problems to the SQF Practitioner or Department Supervisor in a timely manner so that corrective actions may be performed
Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines when in the plant
Regular and reliable attendance
Qualification
Required
Must have strong communications skills
Must have strong computer skills
Must have strong critical thinking skills
Must be able to adapt to constant changes and work independently with moderate supervision
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Must have strong leadership skills
Be able to delegate and arrange floor duties
Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs with continuous motion
Ability to push and pull up to 50 lbs with continuous motion
Must navigate manufacturing equipment and facility areas involving repetitive bending, kneeling, overhead reaching, stooping, squatting, and twisting
Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and work at heights as needed
Regular use of hands for handling, grasping, and controlling objects with strong grip strength and manual dexterity
Requires extended periods working at a computer
Occasional exposure to moving machinery
Must be able to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam
Preferred
Minimum 2 years of Quality Assurance experience preferred
1-2 years food industry experience preferred but not required
Familiarity with food safety regulations is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more
401(k) match to help you plan for the future
Paid time off: vacation, sick days & holidays
Juice benefits: yes, we keep you fueled and refreshed!
Company
Suja Life
Suja is a producer of cold-pressed juices that help people transform their lives through conscious nutrition.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$47.22MKey Investors
Evolution Media
2021-07-13Acquired
2017-11-08Private Equity· $1.15M
2015-02-05Private Equity· $20M
Leadership Team
J
Jeff Pedersen
CFO
B
Bryan Riblett
Chief Innovation Officer
Recent News
2025-11-18
2025-09-29
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