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Hire Food and Beverage Manufacturing Talent Across California

When your food and beverage manufacturing operations across California need skilled professionals, speed and precision matter. Top Quality Recruitment connects you with statewide and national talent experienced in food and beverage manufacturing and processing, including but not limited to meat, poultry, bakery, beverages, breweries and distilleries, fruits and vegetables, dairy, canned foods, frozen foods, seafood processing, ingredients, confectionary and organic food producers. From technical and engineering roles to production, maintenance, quality assurance, sanitation, warehousing and sales, we help you build, stabilize and grow your operations across the entire state.

3,000+

TEAMS BUILT ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

1,000,000+

CANDIDATES READY FOR WORK AND OPEN TO RELOCATION

50+

YEARS OF RECRUITMENT EXPERIENCE

Build your California Food & Beverage Workforce

Food and beverage manufacturers across California rely on talent that understands production demands, regulatory expectations and modern food safety standards. We support hiring needs at every stage of the production lifecycle, including processing, packaging, sanitation, quality assurance, maintenance, engineering, operations and plant leadership. Whether you need professionals familiar with FDA or USDA requirements, FSMA guidelines, or specialists in product development, quality control or regulatory affairs, we help you build a workforce committed to safe, efficient and compliant operations across the state.

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The Talent You Need in Food and Beverage  Manufacturing in 

California

Our recruitment and executive search team exclusively services the Food and Beverage Manufacturing industries. This helps us build a network of qualified candidates before you begin working with our team. We know what it takes to find the perfect fit for your recruitment needs.

Top Food and Beverage Jobs Across California

California is the most diverse food basket in the world, producing over a third of the country's vegetables and fruits, which creates constant demand for agricultural operations managers and cannery supervisors. Here are some of the top jobs in the area:

Quality Assurance Manager, Production Supervisor, Sanitation Manager, General Manager, Logistics Manager, Quality Supervisor, Plant Manager, Warehouse Manager, Quality Manager, Cost Accountant

Trusted by Leading Food and Beverage Companies

We help industry leaders hire talent at every level, backed by a 70% repeat business rate.

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Top Food and Beverage Hiring Locations in California

Across California, these cities represent the strongest food and beverage manufacturing hubs. Our recruiting team supports hiring needs in each location, helping you access local talent for production, quality, maintenance, engineering, sales and plant operations.

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San Jose

When your food and beverage operation in San Jose needs skilled professionals, speed and precision matter. Top Quality Recruitment connects you with national and West Coast talent across proteins, bakery, beverages, dairy, frozen foods, fruits and vegetables and specialty foods. We support hiring in production, maintenance, engineering, sanitation, quality, warehousing and sales throughout Orange County.

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Irvine

When your food and beverage operation in Irvine needs skilled professionals, speed and precision matter. Top Quality Recruitment connects you with national and West Coast talent across proteins, bakery, beverages, dairy, frozen foods, fruits and vegetables and specialty foods. We support hiring in production, maintenance, engineering, sanitation, quality, warehousing and sales throughout Orange County.

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Los Angeles

When your food and beverage operation in Los Angeles needs skilled professionals, speed and precision matter. Top Quality Recruitment provides national and West Coast talent across proteins, bakery, beverages, dairy, frozen foods, fruits and vegetables and specialty goods. We support hiring across production, maintenance, engineering, sanitation, quality, warehousing and sales throughout Southern California.

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San Francisco

When your food and beverage operation in San Francisco needs skilled professionals, speed and precision matter. Top Quality Recruitment connects you with West Coast and national talent across proteins, bakery, beverages, dairy, frozen foods, fruits and vegetables and specialty goods. We help you hire for production, maintenance, engineering, sanitation, quality, warehousing and sales throughout the Bay Area.

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San Diego

When your food and beverage operation in San Diego needs skilled professionals, speed and precision matter. Top Quality Recruitment supplies national and West Coast talent across proteins, bakery, beverages, dairy, frozen foods, fruits and vegetables and specialty products. We support hiring across production, maintenance, engineering, sanitation, quality, warehousing and sales throughout Southern California.

Why Companies Partner with TQR in

California

Speed to Hire - Access pre-screened packaging candidates quickly.

Specialized Knowledge - Recruiters who understand food and beverage processes, regulations and certifications

Custom Fit - We align with your hiring process and culture.

Retention-Driven - Our placements are made for long-term success.

Top Quality Recruitment Executive Search Google Reviews

We work to provide the best experience possible. See what our clients and candidates say from Google Reviews and more.

"What truly sets Robert apart is his ability to balance speed with quality.  He consistently presents well-qualified candidates who not only meet the job requirements but are a strong culture fit for our team dynamics.

 

He plays a key role in helping us fill a very difficult and critical position."

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The TQR Difference

Our Relationships Make Us Who We Are

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We connect you with top candidates you won’t find on job boards.

Active and Passive talent, happy where they are, but ready to take our call about your opportunity.

 

With deep industry expertise and relationships built over years, we know how to sell your role and deliver talent others can’t reach.

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Book a 15-Minute Consultation

Have a quick 15-minute call to learn how TQR works and assess how we can best help you, and start receiving candidates within 48-72 hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does TQR ensure candidates know California's compliance standards?

Yes. Our vetting process specifically targets knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, and USDA regulations. We provide California employers with candidates who are ready to lead inspections and maintain SQF/BRC certification.

What types of food facilities does TQR support in California?

We cover the full spectrum. In California, we recruit for Bakery, Meat & Poultry, Dairy, Beverage, and Prepared Foods. We place experts in Engineering, Production, and Food Safety.

How does TQR differ from other agencies in California?

We prioritize safety and retention. Our 97% success rate shows that we find candidates who stick. In California, we help you build teams that protect product quality and operational continuity.

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