Swing-Shift QA Lab Tech - Food Quality & Compliance

The Neil Jones Food Company; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for paid sick leave

Job summary

The Neil Jones Food Company in Vancouver, WA seeks a part-time 2nd Shift Quality Assurance Lab Technician II to conduct QA testing of processed and raw fruit and monitor compliance with GMP and HACCP standards.

You will perform routine analyses (Brix, pH, turbidity, viscosity), document results, and support pre-op inspections and CCP verifications. Swing shift, typically 3pm-11pm, with full-time workload during peak season.

Qualifications

• 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 field preferred.
• Strong understanding 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.

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 pH, Brix, 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

Documentation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Coursework in food science or microbiology

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The Neil Jones Food Company in Vancouver, WA seeks a part-time 2nd Shift Quality Assurance Lab Technician II to conduct QA testing of processed and raw fruit and monitor compliance with GMP and HACCP standards.

You will perform routine analyses (Brix, pH, turbidity, viscosity), document results, and support pre-op inspections and CCP verifications. Swing shift, typically 3pm-11pm, with full-time workload during peak season.