Quality Assurance Clerk

Oregon Potato Company; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays

Jury duty pay

401k + matching

Life and LT Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Oregon Potato Company is seeking a dedicated QA-focused professional to coordinate with QA management and ensure compliant production to meet company and customer standards as well as Federal/State regulations.

Primary duties include leading quality initiatives, enforcing GMP, addressing customer complaints, reviewing grade sheets, and supporting lab activities. Eligible for benefits after 60 days and eligible for paid time off with 401k + matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Quality Assurance.
• Strong leadership and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to read and understand English.
• Excellent attention to detail and attendance history.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Familiarity with plant safety rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of GMP practices is a plus.
• PCQI certification (have or can obtain).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Quality Assurance Management to ensure compliant production.
• Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Respond to customer complaints with timely, appropriate actions.
• Review Grade Sheets and support lab grading processes.
• Export Certificates (TM-11) and manage sample requests.
• Investigate and address Foreign Materials findings.
• Lead shelf life studies and support QA on the floor.
• Cover COA validation, Pack Report, and QA management as needed.
• Utilize computers for inventories and production orders.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Attention to detail

Attendance record

Overtime willingness

Safety procedures

Professional attitude under stress

Organizational skills

PCQI certification

English reading

Job description

Job Definition:

This position coordinates with Quality Assurance Management to ensure consistent quality production of all products in compliance with Company and customer standards and Federal/State regulations.

Starting Pay:

$26.30 – $30.00 per hour

Shift:

Primarily day shift – availability required for overtime (as requested), some holidays, and weekends

Benefits:

Permanent, fulltime position benefits include medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Upon qualifying through hours worked, eligible for paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, jury duty pay, bereavement leave, 401k + matching, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program and paid sick leave are available from the start of employment.

Specific Job Tasks:

Varies with job title, includes, but not limited to:

• Be a role model in projecting Food Safety while promoting teamwork, safety, productivity, and quality
• Manage adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices
• Customer complaints, customer requests to include appropriate response and response time based on each unique situation
• Review Grade Sheets, monitor and assists lab graders and grading techniques
• Export Certificates (TM-11)
• Responsible for Sample Request
• Investigate and address Foreign Materials
• Start and maintain Shelf Life Studies
• Fill in on floor as needed
• Back up COA’s/Releasing Product
• Back up Pack Report
• Back up QA Management as needed
• Use of computer for inventories & production orders requirements
• Adheres, monitors, and promotes National Frozen Foods Corporations policies and procedures
• Expect to lead by example and report to work as scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-year experience in Quality Assurance
• Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to multitask
• Ability to read and understand the English language
• Strong attention to detail
• Possess a very strong attendance record and personal record
• Willingness to work overtime on an as needed basis
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook
• Knowledgeable of potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed
• Ability to keep a professional attitude in stressful situations
• Strong organizational skills
• PCQI certification (have or can obtain)

National Frozen Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.