Quality Control Tech — GMP, QA & Safety Focus

Newly Weds Foods- Corporate; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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 - Corporate in Pendleton, Oregon seeks a Quality Control Technician to ensure our standards of quality and safety on all finished products. You will perform analyses, record results, and support GMP compliance.

The role involves monitoring line equipment, conducting audits, handling product holds and releases, and assisting with investigations into non-conformances. Fluency in English, math, data processing and the ability to lift 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–2 years related experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Experience using quality control analysis equipment.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Math skills.
• Computer skills and data processing.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs to work platforms.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate finished products for quality and acceptability per specifications.
• Communicate quality issues to Production Supervisors, Production Managers, QC Manager & Supervisor and shipping and customer service staff.
• Log all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) and maintain records for documentation compliance.
• Monitor line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Check metal detectors (CCP), magnets, scales and perform GMP audits.
• Assist in investigations of foreign material and product non-conformances.
• Perform batch setup checks and log discrepancies, assist in corrections.
• Place product on hold as necessary and release when appropriate.
• Reject product as necessary and complete rejection forms with root-cause analysis.
• Check allergen clean-out effectiveness as needed.
• Perform pre-op audits when necessary.
• Perform production scale checks and calibrate lab equipment as scheduled.
• Collect micro samples and place micro-hold products if needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by QC manager.
• Maintain retain sample area and control sample file.
• Follow all GMPs and Safety Procedures.

Skills

Quality control analysis

English fluency

Mathematical skills

Computer/data processing

Lifting 50 pounds

Climbing ladders

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

I-Series AS400

Job description

Newly Weds Foods - Corporate in Pendleton, Oregon seeks a Quality Control Technician to ensure our standards of quality and safety on all finished products. You will perform analyses, record results, and support GMP compliance.

The role involves monitoring line equipment, conducting audits, handling product holds and releases, and assisting with investigations into non-conformances. Fluency in English, math, data processing and the ability to lift 50 pounds are required.