Product Inspection Technician 1st Shift

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Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer is seeking a Product Inspection Technician for their Kent, WA location. The role involves monitoring quality on processing lines, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in quality assurance. Competitive hourly wage of $19.00 to $20.00 per hour is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K Plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Qualifications

• Experience with Quality Assurance.
• Familiarity with HACCP.
• Understanding and compliance with all GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality of WIP and finished products.
• Inspect bags and record quality data.
• Raise quality concerns to relevant personnel.

Skills

Attention to quality

Ability to meet deadlines

Basic reading and verbal communication in English

Ability to use discretion/judgment

Education

High School or Equivalent

Tools

Basic computer literacy (label making)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Fuel Your Career with Oberto Snacks!

Position: Product Inspection Technician – 1st 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 providing quality check support to the ready-to-eat processing and packaging lines. This role monitors the quality of WIP and finished products to ensure consistent and safe products that meet company specifications are supplied to our customers.

SCHEDULE: 6:30am – 3:00pm

WAGE: Hourly range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00 per hour, with a starting range of $19.00 per hour for 1st shift.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May do any one or more of the following:

• Ensure meat, dates, tape, labels and other supplies are correct according to product specifications.
• Pull random samples and perform leaker checks on bags, operating the fish tank to observe the bag for leaks.
• Record leaker data and inform the machine operator, department leader 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 2/3 immediately.
• Maintain the fish tank and other packaging quality check equipment in a sanitary manner.
• Record quality data for directed tasks.
• Perform calibration verification checks of the in-line check weighers.
• Perform verification checks on the in-line metal and ageless detectors.
• Gather samples and perform MPR analysis in accordance with written procedures.
• Gather samples and perform AW (water activity) analysis in accordance with written procedures.
• Gather samples and perform PH (acidity/ alkalinity) analysis in accordance with written procedures.
• Ensure sanitary handling procedures in all activities.
• Inform Management of any Food Safety or Quality issues or of any processes which have become noncompliant with specified requirements.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain accountability to Oberto Brands Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• The PI Tech is backed up by Packaging Machine Operator or Production Lead.
• The PI Tech backs up the Packager 1.
• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School or Equivalent
• Experience with Quality Assurance ()
• Basic computer literacy (label making)
• Understanding and compliance with all GMPs (OJT)
• Understanding and compliance with all personal safety rules (OJT)
• Familiarity with HACCP (OJT)
• Ability to work with other people to accomplish team goals
• Ability to use discretion/judgment
• Ability to read weights and count
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Basic reading and verbal communication in English and record numbers
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Attention to quality
• Must be able to lift at least 35lbs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 includes 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 the 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, and 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 , , , , , 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.