Quality Assurance Lab Tech II-2nd Shift / Part Time

Neil Jones Food Company; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Neil Jones Food Company in Vancouver, WA is seeking a part-time Quality Assurance Lab Tech II for the 2nd shift. The role focuses on grading processed and raw fruit products, recording QA data, and laboratory analyses at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA.

The candidate will perform Brix, pH, turbidity, and other analyses, execute pre-op inspections, and participate in GMP audits and CCP verifications. This swing shift role is part-time (up to full-time during peak season).

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in food manufacturing QA, food safety, or laboratory testing.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or coursework in food science, microbiology, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, HACCP, CCPs, and food safety systems.
• Ability to perform routine QA testing, inspections, and verify specifications.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation and communication across production and QA teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote Food Safety Culture as a top priority at all times and in all situations through consistent conversations, communications, and actions
• Independently perform QA testing and verification for Brix, pH, turbidity, viscosity, and other routine analyses
• Execute and own pre-op inspections, including documentation and release recommendation
• Conduct GMP audits and initiate immediate corrective actions on the floor
• Perform CCP and sanitation verifications; identify and respond to OOS conditions

Skills

QA testing

GMP knowledge

HACCP principles

Documentation accuracy

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food science / microbiology coursework

Job description

Quality Assurance Lab Tech ll-2nd Shift

E7 - Part Time Non Vancouver, WA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 3837

Salary Range: $20.00 To $21.50 Hourly

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are looking for a part-time2nd Shift Quality Assurance Lab Technician II to be responsible for the grading of processed and raw fruit products in accordance with standard operating procedures; recording, checking and retrieval of QA information. Performs laboratory analyses on samples and related work associated with monitoring and sampling. Ensures timely and accurate documentation is completed at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA. This is a swing shift part-time job – (full time 40 hours during our fresh pack season, typically July – November, and when running production off season, part time the rest of the year).

• Promote Food Safety Culture as a top priority at all times and in all situations through consistent conversations, communications, and actions
• Independently perform QA testing and verification for Brix, pH, turbidity, viscosity, and other routine analyses
• Execute and own pre-op inspections, including documentation and release recommendation
• Conduct GMP audits and initiate immediate corrective actions on the floor
• Perform CCP and sanitation verifications; identify and respond to OOS conditions

Requirements

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in food manufacturing quality assurance, food safety, or laboratory testing required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required: associate degree or coursework in food science, microbiology, or a related fired preferred.
• Strong Understand of GMPs. HACCP principles, CCPs, and food safety systems.
• Ability to independently perform routine QA testing, inspections, and verify compliance to specifications.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation and ability to communicate effectively across production and QA teams
• Eligible for paid sick leave

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.