QA Technician (2nd shift) $18+/hour DOE

2nd shift - 2p-10:30p

$18/hour + depending on experience

$1.00/hour differential for 2nd shift

Our QA Tech is responsible for ensuring food safety and food quality by working in partnership with the shift supervisor. Perform changeover inspections, pre-operational inspections, auditing in process QC checks, and training shift personnel on food quality and food safety practices and procedures. Will investigate product holds and determine immediate disposition, where appropriate. Other tasks include investigating customer complaints, conducting facility inspections, completing finished product reviews, and auditing production and sanitation processes. This role is also accountable for monitoring and inspecting production outputs to ensure manufactured goods adhere to quality, food safety, and customer specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Audit production QC (Quality Control) inspections and data
• Verify and sign off on production testing records
• Perform sensory evaluations for in process materials
• Conduct finished product reviews
• Support production in maintaining quality product at standard efficiency
• Train shift staff on food quality and food safety procedures
• Participate in equipment cleanliness inspections at product changeover, including ATP testing
• Conduct pre-operational inspections prior to weekly start-up
• Identify, tag and segregate nonconforming Items
• Advise on immediate quality hold dispositions
• Audit production and sanitation procedures for compliance with documented procedures
• Perform scheduled GMP Inspections and Glass & Brittle Plastic Inspections
• Complete complaint investigations, facility and product inspections, and document revisions, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Required:

• High school diploma; college training in math or science preferred
• One (1) plus years in a laboratory or related inspection work
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Eugene products and production processes
• CFR Title 21 Part 110 (current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in manufacturing, packaging, and holding of Human Food))
• Food Safety principles as these apply in production, for example. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point), cGMP, Allergen Control
• Observing physical surrounding with a keen eye towards variance from the ordinary
• Capability in performing simple mathematical calculations
• Detail oriented in work performance and documentation
• Organization and time management
• Diplomacy when interacting with all staff
• Working in a fast paced environment

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Stand, walk, ascend/descend stairs on a frequent basis
• Must be able to move or transport up to 20 pounds on an infrequent basis.