• Torrance, California
• Food
• $20 per hour
• Full Time regular employee
•  Monday- Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Job Description

About the Position    
A Japanese beverage company is currently seeking a QA Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the QA/QC department by maintaining and ensuring company standards and expectations are met towards the quality of our products. You will also be responsible for, but not limited to, assisting with communication with the parent company in Japan for all quality related topics, coordination for raw ingredient and finished product testing, communication with third party laboratories and co-manufacturers, documentation of internal training, supplier document procurement, maintenance of quality statements and specifications, label registration, and invoice processing.

Company Summary
This company is the largest producer of Japanese Matcha green tea. They are committed to providing high-quality organic and conventional Matcha to the world. The company supports the North American market by supplying Matcha powder in bulk to manufacturers, wholesale quantities to small businesses and cafés, and their brand products to retail customers.

Essential Duties
Quality Assuarance

• Communicate QA/QC related matters effectively with our quality department in Japan.
• Collect data for the parent company in Japan in preparation for facility audits and corrective action resolution.
• Coordinate continued improvement with the parent company in Japan regarding food regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the parent company in Japan to complete client questionnaires and other quality related documents and inquiries.
• Create 3rd party laboratory sample submission forms and coordinate product and ingredient testing.
• Ensure 3rd party laboratory test methods are covered with ISO accreditation.
• Communicate effectively with 3rd party laboratories for sample submission and report generation.
• Create, organize, and maintain certificates of analysis (COA).
• Update, maintain, and distribute product specifications.
• Update, maintain, and distribute quality statements, declarations, and policies.
• Update and distribute sampling procedures for co-manufactured finished goods.
• Ensure retention samples are collected and verified.
• Maintain effective communication with co-manufacturers.
• Ensure quality related invoices are processed.
• Conduct and document internal training.
• Assist with label registration with all relevant certification groups.
• Maintain and organize certifications and other quality documents required from our suppliers.
• Inform of any potential problems or opportunities in the QA area to QA/QC Assistant Manager.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

OTHER & MISCELLANEOUS

• Seeks constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
• Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
• Maintains good communication with Management, office, staff members and outside contacts.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures as described in the Company Handbook.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.

Working Hours
Monday- Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Working Location
Torrance, CA

Salary & Benefits
$20/hr
Bonus (twice a year)
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
401(k) (matching up to 4%)

Holidays
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays
Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Floating Holiday

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum one year in QA role
• Fluency in both English and Japanese
• A valid California Driver's License

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