Job Description

RATTO BROS, INC. is a 100-year-old family-owned farming operation selling vegetables and leafy greens to retailers and packers throughout the U.S. As a vertically integrated grower, packer, and shipper, we have full control over every aspect of our business that allows us to stay true to our ongoing commitment to provide the freshest, safest, and highest quality produce on the market.

The Quality Technician will ensure that all of our day-to-day food safety and quality programs and procedures are being followed throughout our ranches and cooler. This position will be responsible for conducting internal audits and assessments, develop SOPs, perform microbial swabs, and complete all food safety and quality forms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and train employees on the company’s food safety policies and systems
• Conduct internal food safety/quality audits
• Be able to develop and instruct employees on SOPs and SSOPs
• Maintain necessary food safety documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness ie (suppliers, buyers, sanitation etc)
• Communicate with suppliers and buyers to discuss food quality and safety requirements.
• Provide food safety and quality support to all departments
• Perform all microbiological sampling in our fields, facility, and water while working with third party laboratories to ensure testing in accordance with company protocols.
• Ensure pest control for all locations are being monitored and that corrective actions are processed
• Be able to handle any government, regulatory and customer food safety audit
• Conduct Glass/Brittle plastic audits
• Conduct Food safety assessments (preharvest/preseason)
• Be able to complete all Quality control forms (such as QC receiving inspection forms, quality checks, etc).
• Respond and handle all food safety or quality issues or concerns
• Other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work schedule will include weekends.
• Ability to bend, climb and lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to adapt to wet, cold, and/or humid, hot conditions indoor or outdoor
• Walk ranches that include uneven terrain, mud, dust, foggy, heat.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 years’ experience in Food Safety & Quality control, manufacturing setting required; produce experience preferred
• AA in agriculture, food safety, or equivalent preferred but not required
• Knowledgeable in food safety/quality programs for leafy greens and specialty crops
• Understanding of microbiology
• Laboratory experience preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of GAP’s, GMP’s, LGMA, CCOF, FSMA, BRC, FDA
• Valid Driver’s license
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and FAMOUS

This position is a full time, year round employment. We offer competitive wages and benefits along with the opportunity for personal growth within a learning environment. Hourly rate is based on experience. Ratto Bros Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. Job offer is subject to contingencies. For more information regarding this opportunity, please call 209-545-4445 or email resume to asalinas@rattobros.com

Company Description

Since 1905, Ratto Bros. has been owned and operated in the family tradition started by Antone L. Ratto. The son of Italian Immigrants, Antone grew his own vegetables on Bay Farm Island near Oakland and personally delivered his vegetables to his customers in a horse-drawn cart. One hundred years and several generations later, the Ratto family still grows their own vegetables and cultivates personal relationships with each of their customers. Come inside our site and find out how a family business has grown to meet and exceed the demands of our corporate customers while retaining the traditional values of hard work, high quality products and lasting relationships.