QA Technician

NATURE; Blaine (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role in Blaine, WA

1-year contract

Retention bonus 10%

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Nature's Path Foods is seeking a QA-focused professional for an on-site role in Blaine, WA. The position entails performing HACCP checks, sampling, and QC tests to ensure compliance with GMPs, SQF, and other standards throughout production from raw materials to shipping.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma and up to 12 months of QA experience in a food processing setting, with strong math and MS Office skills, and good English communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School degree or equivalent.
• 3-12 months experience in a quality control in a food processing environment is preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude for assisting in implementing new testing methodology and high tech testing equipment.
• Working knowledge of food safety and QA programs, such as HACCP, GMPs, and SQF.
• A team approach to problem solving and implementation, as well as personal initiative and independent judgment are necessary.
• Basic math skills required and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in English language, and understand directions, both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Attending and participating in production transitions, SDWT events/projects and QA Tech transitions.
• Conducting and recording HACCP checks as outlined by the HACCP plan.
• Adhering to, understanding of, and participating in all functions required by certification bodies (Organic, Kosher, SQF, Non-GMO and others as attained).
• Collect and retain samples for all applicable third party tests and retention requirements.
• Conduct processing, bar line, and packaging CPC checks, as well as sanitation checks.
• Performing all quality control tests in accordance with the established standards and systems.
• Ensure that all production and process steps from raw material receipt to finished good shipping fall within the company and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting all variances in accordance with the corrective action and non-conformance/hold process.
• Holding all raw materials WIP, packaging materials and finished products that fail to meet the established standards, and seek and finalize disposition on held items.
• Maintaining accurate records and files of all quality control tests and tasks.
• Ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are carried out by all employees.
• Ensuring all parameters are recorded with documentation during R&D runs.

Skills

Quality control

HACCP

GMPs

SQF

English proficiency

MSDS & PPE knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assuring that safe and quality foods are produced by:

• Attending and participating in production transitions, SDWT events/projects and QA Tech transitions
• Conducting and recording HACCP checks as outlined by the HACCP plan
• Adhering to, understanding of, and participating in all functions required by certification bodies (Organic, Kosher, SQF, Non-GMO and others as attained)
• Collect and retain samples for all applicable third party tests and retention requirements
• Conduct processing, bar line, and packaging CPC checks, as well as sanitation checks
• Performing all quality control tests in accordance with the established standards and systems
• Ensure that all production and process steps from raw material receipt to finished good shipping fall within the company and regulatory requirements
• Reporting all variances in accordance with the corrective action and non-conformance/hold process
• Holding all raw materials WIP, packaging materials and finished products that fail to meet the established standards, and seek and finalize disposition on held items
• Maintaining accurate records and files of all quality control tests and tasks
• Ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are carried out by all employees
• Ensuring all parameters are recorded with documentation during R&D runs

Practice and perform according to the established safety practices that are set in place by Nature's Path Foods by:

• Abiding by all rules and safety regulations as set forth by Nature Path Foods
• Maintaining a safe work environment for the team, and taking necessary and proper action when a problem or safety concern arises with equipment, product, materials or personnel
• Following all aspects of the Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) program
• Knowing where the MSDS is located and how to read them
• Knowing with safety equipment (PPE) is needed to perform a specific job task
• Knowing what chemicals are used to clean with

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of High School degree or equivalent

Experience

• 3-12 months experience in a quality control in a food processing environment is preferred
• Strong technical aptitude for assisting in implementing new testing methodology and high tech testing equipment
• Working knowledge of food safety and QA programs, such as HACCP, GMPs, and SQF
• A team approach to problem solving and implementation, as well as personal initiative and independent judgment are necessary
• Basic math skills required and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in English language, and understand directions, both verbally and written

Notes:

• This is an on-site role based out of Blaine WA and is a one year contract position
• The base salary range is between $55,000 - $65,000 with a 10% retention bonus at the end of your contract

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