Food Production QA Technician

UniSea, Inc.; Redmond (WA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan and employer contribution

Employer paid life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Descripción de la vacante

UniSea, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for its Redmond, WA location. The role conducts routine QA testing, monitors raw materials, in-process and finished products, and ensures GMP compliance.

You will maintain accurate test records and report non-compliance to QA supervisors and management. The position requires a high school diploma, 1–3 years in related environments, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required; solid algebra understanding.
• 1–3 years of experience in food processing, manufacturing, quality assurance, or related environment preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform routine QA and HACCP monitoring, documentation and reporting per standards.
• Review QA results and report deviations to supervisors or management.
• Monitor sanitation and GMP compliance; guide safe handling practices.
• Conduct non-routine QA testing for special projects and QA data analysis.
• Inspect warehouse for sanitation, storage, and GMP compliance; report deficiencies.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Basic Function

UniSea is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for its Redmond, WA location. This position conducts routine quality testing and monitors raw materials, in-process and finished products, plant sanitation and GMP’s. The technician maintains accurate monitoring and test records and promptly reports any non-compliance with company standards to the UCS Production and QA Supervisor, leads, or management as appropriate.

Essential Duties

• Perform routine QA and HACCP monitoring, documentation, reporting, and related activities in accordance with company and customer standards and specifications. Processes may include finfish steaking, filleting, re-grading, and boxing; crab cutting and grading; and roe processing.
• Review QA monitoring and test results for compliance with company and customer standards and specifications. Promptly report deviations to the UCS Production and QA Supervisor, leads or management as appropriate.
• Monitor in-process sanitation and employee compliance with GMP’s. Provide guidance on proper sanitation and safe food-handling practices as needed.
• Conduct non-routine QA monitoring and testing for special projects assigned to QA Supervisor or General Manager. Projects may include developing QA databases, analyzing quality and HACCP trends, and reviewing QA or HACCP monitoring procedures.
• Routinely inspect warehouse areas for compliance with sanitation, storage, and GMP standards. Promptly report any deficiencies.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

In Your Absence

In your absence the QA Lead or QA Supervisor will perform essential duties.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, with a solid understanding of algebra.
• One to three years of experience in food processing, manufacturing, quality assurance, or related environment preferred. Equivalent education, training, or relevant experience may be considered. Must be able to follow established procedures, work with minimal supervision after training, and work effectively with personnel across departments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Ability to adapt to changing workloads.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in conditions involving frequent exposure—more than 50% of the time—to undesirable environmental

This full-time, hourly position pays $22.55 per hour and follows a Monday-through-Thursday schedule of four 10-hour shifts.

Headquartered in Redmond, Washington and celebrating our 50th year in 2024, UniSea continues to be one of the world’s most successful processing facilities for fresh Alaskan seafood. Not only do we deliver consistent, high-quality products and services, we believe in providing the best experience in the industry for both our customers and employees. UniSea is “people first” company. That’s why you’ll love working for us!

UniSea offers a rich benefits package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance available after eligibility period is satisfied.
• 401(k) plan and addition 3% employer contribution after eligibility period is satisfied.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

UniSea is an Equal Opportunity Employer