Quality Assurance Technician (Grave)

UNAVAILABLE; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health benefits

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Danone Springfield, OR is seeking a Quality Assurance Tech I to ensure products meet food manufacturing standards and customer expectations. The role covers micro testing, line checks, packaging verification, and documentation, with grave shift Sunday – Wednesday 10:00 PM–8:30 AM.

You will work with cross-functional teams to maintain QA records and support process improvements, while contributing to error prevention and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, biochemistry, or a related field, or an associate degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Conduct micro testing of pasteurized mix, microbiology and allergen tests for finished goods samples.
• Verify ingredients and packaging at startup of production lines and during runs.
• Conduct sensory evaluations of all finished goods samples to ensure quality guidelines are met.
• Conduct hourly line checks including metal detector validations and sample collections.
• Issue non-conformance holds and dispositions on material and finished product.
• Assist in QA data management by documenting testing results on paper and computer files.
• Complete document review of QA and production paperwork for accuracy.

Skills

Lab practices knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Time management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science/biochemistry/related field

Associate degree + 2+ years relevant experience

5+ years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Quality Assurance Tech based in Springfield, OR!

Grave Shift: Sunday – Wednesday (10:00 PM – 8:30 AM)

The Quality Assurance Tech I is responsible for following Danone’s systematic process that helps our products meet federal and state food manufacturing compliance, and customer needs and expectations, in addition to preventing product defects before they arise.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• You will conduct micro testing of pasteurized mix, and microbiology and allergen tests of finished good samples for So Delicious Dairy Free plant and Plant 3 samples to ensure compliance.
• You will verify ingredients and packaging at startup of production lines and throughout the production runs for all products.
• You will conduct sensory evaluations of all finished goods samples to ensure product quality meets guidelines.
• You will conduct hourly line checks including metal detector validations and sample collections.
• You will issue non-conformance holds and dispositions on material and finished product.
• You will assist in quality assurance data management by documenting testing results on both paper documents and computer files.
• You will complete document review of QA and production paperwork, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:

• You will meet one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in food science, Biochemistry, or a related field, or
  • Associate’s degree in food science, Biochemistry, or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience, or
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience.
• You will have knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures.
• You will have demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• You will have demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, communicate clearly, and coordinate efforts around process improvement.
• You will have demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.

About Us, We offer and What's next

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law.