Kevin's Natural Foods

Quality Assurance Technician 3rd Shift at Kevin's Natural Foods (Mariposa Manufacturing Facility & Office)

Kevin's Natural Foods· Mariposa Manufacturing Facility & Office· $22–$25/hr·

Role details

Salary
$22–$25/hr
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Work auth
Required
Skills
HACCPGMPsAllergen testingFood defenseMicrosoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)Food processingSanitationMeat processing experiencePoultry processing experienceSpanish language proficiency
Benefits

Benefits

Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician monitors critical control points and ensures food safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process. Responsibilities include performing sanitation and allergen testing, recording documentation, and educating staff on hygiene and GMP guidelines.

Job description

Monday-Friday 10:00PM- 6:30AM working 1 weekend day a week

The Quality Technician is responsible for the administration of Quality Assurance functions as they relate to raw material and finished product testing to achieve customer product specifications and to adhere to all SOP and SSOP as per the Kevin’s Natural Foods standards. The Quality technicians follow through on set processes such as good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and product quality standards. We are looking for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will be hard working, punctual, dependable, self-motivated, self-managed, organized, flexible, and looking for a long-term commitment to grow within a growing company.

What You’ll Do:

  • Responsible for monitoring, and programing critical control points (CCP), product food safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Responsible for performing sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and other areas required.
  • Responsible for the correct recording and filing of all relevant record logs and documentation.
  • Ensures the correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing.
  • Work closely with production staff to maintain and education in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, GMP’s and other food safety guidelines.
  • Responsible to issue disciplinary action when directed.
  • Collect product samples for product development, lab retains, and the laboratory when directed.
  • Perform inspections on products, equipment, and machinery.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned by QA Management.

What You’ll Need:

  • 1-3 years’ experience in a food processing environment.
  • 2+ years’ experience in a meat or poultry processing environment preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or food science.
  • Knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s, allergens, and food defense
  • HACCP Certification.
  • Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and problem-solving skills
  • Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
  • Flexibility and ability to work mandatory overtime and weekends as needed.

Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:

Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.

More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:

Kevin’s Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, and sauces, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin’s guilt-free, sous-vide entrées and sides, and signature certified paleo, keto, and gluten-free sauces allow health-conscious home cooks to whip up delicious meals in five minutes or less.With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin’s products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB and Publix. All Kevin’s products contain no refined sugar, artificial ingredients, grains, or soy, and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meat. A true market disruptor, Kevin’s Natural Foods is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand.

Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:

Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.

More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:

Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin's Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevin’s products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar.

In 2023, Kevin’s Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin's is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy.

The pay range for this role is $20.00- $25.00 per hour + benefits

Compensation within this pay range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications

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Why work at Kevin's Natural Foods

  • Culture: Described as “humble, hungry” with a focus on personal development and internal mobility. The team is “smart, humble, and passionate.” builtin.com
  • Work model: Hybrid and remote options available for many roles; some positions (e.g., manufacturing) are on-site. Offices in Stockton, CA, with a hybrid workspace policy. builtin.com
  • Diversity & inclusion: Proud equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds make better teams. kevinsnaturalfoods.com
  • Growth trajectory: High headcount growth (+53% YoY) and acquisition by Mars signal stability and opportunity for career advancement.
  • Perks: Competitive pay (e.g., Sales Operations Intern $20–$25/hr, Senior Finance Analyst $28–$32/hr), benefits, and a mission-driven work environment.

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