Quality Assurance & Lab Technician — Food Safety

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-Term Incentives

Vacation pay

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to join the operations team at our Markham production facility. You will ensure food quality standards are met with no exceptions and support lab testing, calibration and reporting.

The role requires a relevant degree (Bachelor's preferred) and 1–3 years of production or 2+ years in a lab setting, with strong math and teamwork skills. Competitive benefits and salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years production/manufacturing experience or 2+ years lab technician experience.
• Food/beverage industry experience a plus.
• Good analytical and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer, word processing and email skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality testing, analysis and review to ensure production quality and schedule standards are met.
• Train and support manufacturing personnel in quality systems.
• Initiate problem-solving activities related to quality parameter issues.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain and operate all lab equipment.
• Perform QA verification of cleaned equipment and assist with sanitation.
• Support and promote food safety and quality program indicators within the plant.
• Perform Positive Release duties and micro testing when required.
• Take part in FM investigations and product holds when needed.

Skills

Quality testing

Lab analysis

Attention to detail

Mathematical calculations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Associates degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to join the operations team at our Markham production facility. You will ensure food quality standards are met with no exceptions and support lab testing, calibration and reporting.

The role requires a relevant degree (Bachelor's preferred) and 1–3 years of production or 2+ years in a lab setting, with strong math and teamwork skills. Competitive benefits and salary are offered.