Quality Assurance Inspector

Harris Ranch Beef Company is a well-established, family-owned company located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley. Since its founding over 30 years ago, the company has maintained a strong tradition of producing high-quality beef that is recognized throughout the Western United States for its exceptional taste, consistency, and wholesome nature. Harris Ranch Beef Company is an industry leader that controls every aspect of beef production, from their feedlot operations to an innovative beef processing facility. This complete control allows them to guarantee the quality and safety of their products, ensuring customers enjoy only the finest grain-fed beef available. With a commitment to excellence, the company thrives on a fast-paced working environment that fosters dedication, reliability, and teamwork among its employees. In return, Harris Ranch offers an impressive array of competitive benefits designed to support both health and financial security for their workforce. These include comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, weekly pay cycles, opportunities for career growth, a 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 3% company match, life insurance, paid vacation, and various forms of disability and critical illness insurance to safeguard employees in unforeseen circumstances.

Joining Harris Ranch Beef Company means becoming part of a family-oriented business with a history of innovation and quality in the meat production industry. The company values its employees immensely and provides ongoing education and promotion opportunities to help individuals grow professionally within the organization. This particular role is an integral part of the Quality Assurance team, where the successful candidate will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and product quality. No prior experience is necessary, as comprehensive training is provided, but reliability and a willingness to learn are essential. The position involves performing critical monitoring and verification activities, including ensuring compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures). Employees in this role help enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), conduct food safety audits, and ensure that employee safety procedures are followed at all times.

Candidates will work shifts typically from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM or 7:55 AM to 4:25 PM, although these may vary according to production needs. The role requires physical endurance to perform repetitive tasks, sometimes in environments ranging from cold (around 40°F) to warmer temperatures (up to 80°F), and often involves lifting, pushing, or carrying heavier objects. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with a basic understanding of quality systems and root cause analysis techniques, are important to succeed. Those joining the company can expect a supportive workplace that values safety, responsibility, and teamwork, offering a meaningful career path within a thriving agribusiness that prides itself on quality and community.