Quality & Food Safety Technician - Production Champion

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries is seeking a Quality Technician to join the operations team at our Markham production facility. You will perform quality testing, data review and support the maintenance of food safety and quality practices to ensure consistent product quality and on-time production.

You will calibrate and troubleshoot lab equipment, assist with QA verifications and positively release products when required, while collaborating with manufacturing staff to uphold high standards in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Food Science or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years prior production/manufacturing experience OR 2+ years relevant lab technician experience.
• Food/beverage industry experience a plus.
• Requires good mathematical ability, analytical skills, and effective interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality testing, analysis and review to ensure production quality and schedule standards.
• Train and support manufacturing personnel in quality systems to maximize product quality.
• Initiate problem-solving activities relating to quality parameter issues
• Support the continuous training, record keeping and maintenance of the food safety and quality practices within the plant.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and operate lab equipment
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including laboratory safety and chemical handling
• Perform QA verification of cleaned equipment, and support sanitation

Skills

Quality testing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science

Associate Degree in related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment calibration

Microsoft Office / email skills

Job description

Ocean Spray Cranberries is seeking a Quality Technician to join the operations team at our Markham production facility. You will perform quality testing, data review and support the maintenance of food safety and quality practices to ensure consistent product quality and on-time production.

You will calibrate and troubleshoot lab equipment, assist with QA verifications and positively release products when required, while collaborating with manufacturing staff to uphold high standards in a