PQA (Product Inspection Technician) 2nd Shift

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic workplace that prioritizes innovation and quality at an established snack company. As a Product Inspection Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of products. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to employee development. If you're passionate about quality and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Center Access

Employee Assistance Program

Oberto Product Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education; background in food science preferred.
• Strong math skills and ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality checks on packaging lines to ensure safety and compliance.
• Record quality data and raise concerns immediately.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Detail Orientation

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Food Science Background

Tools

HACCP Training

SQF Knowledge

Computer Literacy

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Fuel Your Career with Oberto Snacks!

Position: PQA (Product Inspection Technician) 2nd Shift

Type: Onsite

Location: Kent, WA

If you’re looking for a dynamic workplace with exciting opportunities, consider joining Oberto Snacks, Inc.

Here’s why you should apply:

Innovative Environment:

1. At Oberto, we thrive on innovation. Be part of a team that constantly pushes boundaries and creates unique snack experiences.

Quality-Driven Culture:

1. We’re passionate about delivering top-notch products. Join us if you’re committed to excellence and quality.

Team Collaboration:

1. Our collaborative work environment fosters creativity and teamwork. You’ll collaborate with talented individuals across various functions.

Career Growth:

1. Oberto offers growth opportunities. Whether you’re starting your career or seeking advancement, we’ve got you covered.

OBERTO HISTORY & MISSION:

Founded in Seattle by Constantino Oberto in 1918, Oberto Snacks Inc’s future is brighter than ever. With its growing portfolio of brands, each with its own mission, purpose and army of passionate fans, Oberto continues to be one of the nation’s leading and most innovative meat snacks companies. Employing more than 700 food professionals, Oberto’s mission is to empower people to make better choices for a healthier and happier life. As a part of that mission, we strive to provide innovative, delicious, healthy, and convenient protein-packed snacks.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Responsible for auditing quality check support to the packaging lines. This role monitors bag quality to ensure consist of and safe products that meet company specifications are supplied to our customers.

SCHEDULE:

• 2nd Shift - 2:30pm - 11:00pm
• 8 hours per day with possible daily overtime and during peak summer/fall production.

WAGE: $19.00 per hour plus an additional $1.00 per hour for shift differential pay.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure meat, dates, tape, labels, and other supplies are correct per product specifications.
• Audit PIT who pulls random samples and perform leaker checks on bags; operating the fish tank to observe the bag for leaks.
• Audit PIT who inputs record leaker data and inform the packaging lead and machine operator, department lead and Quality Assurance Technician 2/3 if any leakers are discovered.
• Inspect bags to help eliminate or reduce product waste or rework, inspections may include but are not limited to hourly weight or count checks, oxygen level tests, and printed information verification (such as allergen statements)
• Raise any quality concerns to the operator, packaging lead or QA Tech 2 immediately.
• Record quality data for directed tasks.
• Audit the PIT who perform calibration verification checks of the in-line check weighers.
• Audit the PIT who verify the checks on the in-line metal and ageless detectors.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company.
• Maintain accountability to Oberto Brands Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Systems. Informs Management of any food safety or quality issues or of any processes which have become non-compliant with specified requirements.
• Back-up: The QA Tech 2 is back-up to the Packaging inspection auditor.
• Related job duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (minimum)
• Background in food science or related science area .
• Computer literacy
• HACCP (OJT)
• SQF .
• Food Safety, Quality, Technical and Regulatory Training as needs determine appropriate.
• Position requires an understanding of food safety, quality, and SQF fundamentals provided through annual in-house and on the job training.
• Strong math skills
• Cooperative - work well with diverse groups
• Diplomacy Skills
• Analytical; proven problem-solving ability.
• Detail oriented - accurate.
• Able to work with urgency.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• English competency

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment is that of a processing environment. This employee regularly works with hazardous machinery, materials, chemicals, wet floors and with wet equipment. This employee regularly works around high voltage, hot water, and steam

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Physical work including climbing stairs, pulling hoses, etc.
• Willing to work in a various-temperature environment
• Ability to handle heavy objects safely and with proper body mechanics. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and routinely maneuver objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus

Duties and responsibilities described are not comprehensive and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessary. Roles and responsibilities typically evolve over time, reflecting growth and maturity of the business.

ABOUT OBERTO: We offer a creative, diverse, and inclusive workplace environment. We are committed to rewarding our teammates for their hard work, enthusiasm, and professional excellence.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term , life insurance and wellness program, Flex spending account.
• 401K Plan with a generous company match
• 10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan Oberto with contribution match.

EXTRA BENEFIT:

• Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
• Discount commuter benefits
• Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program
• Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Services, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program
• Matching Charity Donations
• Pet Insurance
• Oberto Product Discounts
• Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam’s Club.
• First-class onsite fitness center

Ready to Join Our Snack-Tastic Team? Apply Now!

Oberto Snacks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Oberto Snacks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on , , , , sexual , protected veterans’ status, , , or other legally protected status. Should you have a that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at [phone] or by applying directly on our website at www.oberto.com/careers.com

EEO/E-Verify Statements:Oberto Snacks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Oberto Snacks, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.

**Please note, we do not engage with outside recruiters. All recruitment processes are managed internally by our Talent Acquisition team. Thank you.