QA Coordinator (Days) Pasco, WA

Simplot Company; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Pasco, WA is seeking a QA Coordinator to oversee the daily shift quality operations, assist with QA activities across laboratory operations, and uphold the integrity of the QA process. This role emphasizes coordination, testing, and documentation to ensure product quality.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of related experience, basic lab equipment proficiency, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years related experience and/or training.
• Proficient in product grading methods.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assists in assigning daily work to crew.
• Trains and audits QA Auditors on a shift.
• Makes recommendations for quality disposition based on inspection results.
• Ensures accuracy of calculations and documentation.
• Uses the inventory system (DCS) in daily work.
• Performs requested tests and samples.
• Prepares daily cutting for management review.
• Performs calibrations and equipment monitoring.
• Audits Food Safety program through monitoring positive release.
• Provides timely feedback regarding defects and quality issues.

Skills

Quality assurance

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The QA Coordinator coordinates the daily shift operations of the quality department. The QA Coordinator will assist in facilitating the completion of quality assurance activities for all laboratory operations. QA Coordinator demonstrates and maintains the integrity of the quality assurance process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in assigning daily work assignments to crew.
• Trains and audits QA Auditors on a specific shift.
• Makes recommendations for quality disposition based on inspection results.
• Ensures the accuracy of calculations and documentation of daily work.
• Utilizes the inventory system (DCS) in daily work activities.
• Performs requested tests and samples.
• Prepares daily cutting for management review.
• Performs calibrations and other equipment monitoring as required.
• Audits Food Safety program through monitoring positive release.
• Provides prompt and timely feedback to appropriate personnel relative to production related problems (i.e. excessive defects, mislabeling, package quality issues, etc).

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Relevant Experience

1+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

Preferred two years plus experience in a processing environment. Combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered for this position. Uses basic lab equipment. Proficient in product grading methods. Good knowledge of computer systems. Understands company policies and procedures related to lab methodology. Good communication skills. Needs to be organized, efficient, and have good time management skills. Ability to sit and stand for long periods. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Adheres to all standards, policies and systems as appropriate.

Location(s): GF Plant - Pasco

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $28.08/hr

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (where applicable)
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance (where applicable)
• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
• The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.