FSQA Technician — Food Safety & Quality Auditor (Portland)

NCSL International; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on DAY

Company paid STD/LTD/Life Insurance on

401(k) with company match up to 4.5%

Vacation 80 hours / Sick 40 hours

Wellness reimbursement

Referral bonuses $750

Quarterly product sales to employees

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America in Portland is seeking an FSQA Technician to ensure food safety and quality across production. The role involves verifying products, performing analyses, and maintaining HACCP/GMP compliance.

Shifts are 10 hours, 4 days weekly, starting at 5:30pm with a $25.00/hour wage plus a $0.50 shift differential. Benefits begin on day one, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD/Life, 401(k) matching, wellness, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) from a four year college or university; or at least two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in employee training and support; attention to detail; familiarity with computers.
• Must be able to use a computer to perform reporting and record-keeping tasks as well as create reports, presentations, and charts as needed.
• Punctuality

Responsibilities

• Maintain Food Safety Program: participate in and report on pre-operational, operational, and facility assessment audits; carry out line checks and all verification processes; verify all critical control points, preventive controls, and control points for all processes in accordance with HACCP and GMP programs.
• Assist in the monitoring of raw material and finished product specifications; maintain and report raw material and finished goods hold logs.
• Carry out microbiological and chemical analytical tests on finished goods, environmental and other contact surfaces.
• Prepare pre-shipment approval paperwork; complete all paperwork accurately and timely.
• Review and modify the HACCP and SSOP programs along with other necessary paperwork.
• Prepare taste tests for finished goods for sensory evaluation and conduct product consistency evaluations.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures; perform projects as instructed; training of employees.

Job description

Ajinomoto Foods North America in Portland is seeking an FSQA Technician to ensure food safety and quality across production. The role involves verifying products, performing analyses, and maintaining HACCP/GMP compliance.

Shifts are 10 hours, 4 days weekly, starting at 5:30pm with a $25.00/hour wage plus a $0.50 shift differential. Benefits begin on day one, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD/Life, 401(k) matching, wellness, and more.