QA Technician (graveyard-3rd shift) $18+/hr DOE

Premier Protein; Eugene (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated QA Technician to join their team. In this role, you will ensure food safety and quality by performing inspections, conducting audits, and training staff on best practices. Your keen attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment will be crucial as you support production in maintaining high-quality standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a dynamic organization committed to delivering top-notch products. If you are passionate about food safety and quality assurance, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ years in laboratory or related inspection work.
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety and quality by conducting inspections and audits.
• Train staff on food quality and safety procedures.
• Investigate customer complaints and conduct facility inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical calculations

Food safety principles

Quality control auditing

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

College training in math or science

Job description

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.

Responsibilities

Wage: $18+ depending on experience

Available shift:

3rd shift - 10p-6:30a and $1.50/hr shift differential

Position Summary:

Our QA Tech is responsible for ensuring food safety and food quality by working in partnership with the shift supervisor. Perform changeover inspections, pre-operational inspections, auditing in process QC checks, and training shift personnel on food quality and food safety practices and procedures. Will investigate product holds and determine immediate disposition, where appropriate. Other tasks include investigating customer complaints, conducting facility inspections, completing finished product reviews, and auditing production and sanitation processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Audit production QC (Quality Control) inspections and data
• Verify and sign off on production testing records
• Perform raw material and packaging receiving verifications
• Perform sensory evaluations for in process materials
• Conduct finished product reviews
• Prepare customer samples and swab samples for shipment
• Support production in maintaining quality product at standard efficiency
• Train shift staff on food quality and food safety procedures
• Participate in equipment cleanliness inspections at product changeover, including ATP testing
• Conduct pre-operational inspections prior to weekly start-up
• Identify, tag and segregate nonconforming items
• Complete customer information requests & update customer records
• Advise on immediate quality hold dispositions
• Audit production and sanitation procedures for compliance with documented procedures
• Perform scheduled GMP Inspections and Glass & Brittle Plastic Inspections
• Complete complaint investigations, facility and product inspections, and document revisions, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Required:

• High school diploma; college training in math or science preferred
• One (1) plus years in a laboratory or related inspection work
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Eugene products and production processes
• CFR Title 21 Part 110 (current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in manufacturing, packaging, and holding of Human Food)
• Food Safety principles as these apply in production, for example. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point), cGMP, Allergen Control
• Observing physical surrounding with a keen eye towards variance from the ordinary
• Capability in performing simple mathematical calculations
• Detail oriented in work performance and documentation
• Organization and time management
• Diplomacy when interacting with all staff
• Working in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Stand, walk, climb stairs on a frequent basis
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds on an infrequent basis.

All offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and background check. Attune Foods, LLC’s pre-employment test does not include marijuana/THC.