QC Tech

Newly Weds Foods; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Cash Accumulation Plan-401K

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short- Term/Long-Term Disability

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods seeks a Quality Control Technician to ensure product quality and safety across finished goods. The role evaluates products, records results, and communicates issues to production and QA staff in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED with 1–2 years of related experience, fluency in English, and comfort using QC equipment and data systems. Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders is required.

Qualifications

• HS or GED with 1–2 years related work experience.
• Preferred experience in food manufacturing.
• Ability to use quality control analysis equipment.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Mathematical and data processing skills.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs to work platforms.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability according to product specifications.
• Communicates product quality issues to Production Supervisors, QC Manager and staff.
• Logs all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400).
• Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Performs audits of CCPs, GMPs, metal detectors, magnets, scales.
• Assists in investigations of foreign material and non-conformance.

Skills

Quality control

English Fluency

Data entry

Safety procedures

GMP compliance

Ladder climbing

Lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

I-Series AS400 familiarity

Job description

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring NWF’s standards of quality and safety on all finished products.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Essential Functions

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability. Performs all necessary analysis as required, and according to the product specification.
• Communicates product quality issues to Production Supervisors, Production Managers, QC Manager & Supervisor and shipping and customer service staff.
• Logs all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) & maintains analysis records and documents necessary for documentation compliance.
• Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Checks metal detectors (CCP), magnets, scales and performs critical control point & GMP audits.
• Assist in all foreign material & product non-conformance investigations.
• Performs batch set-up checks, assists in correcting the set ups, and logs discrepancies.
• Places product on hold as necessary and release when appropriate.
• Rejects product as necessary and completes rejection forms including root cause and corrective action analysis.
• Checks allergen clean out effectiveness as needed.
• Perform Pre – Op audit when necessary (example: equipment down for maintenance).
• Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on calibration schedule.
• Collect micro samples as needed and places micro hold products on hold.
• Performs special tasks as assigned by QC manager.
• Maintains retain sample area and control sample file.
• Follows all GMP’s and Safety Procedures.
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• H.S. or GED with 1-2 years related work experience
• Preferred work in Food Manufacturing Experience
• Ability to use quality control analysis equipment
• Fluency in spoken & written English
• Mathematical Skills
• Computer Skills & Data Processing skills Required
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs to work platforms
• Able to lift 50 pounds

Work Environment

• General Office Setting