Quality Assurance Technician
Company: Bridgetown Natural Foods
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: As a member of the Quality and Production Teams,
Quality Assurance (QA) Technicians are responsible to ensure
materials, processes, and final product meet quality
specifications, and for supporting and maintaining quality systems
and standards. All team members take an active role in the areas of
Safety, Quality and Productivity. Strong analytical and critical
thinking, communication, and team skills are essential for success
in this position.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Operate in work groups and
monitor processes within an assigned area of responsibilityCollect
and analyze sample data to ensure product conformance and process
controlMonitor customer specifications to ensure proper moisture,
weight, color and dimension of products producedMonitor
Preventative Controls and reports non-conformance to management;
may assist with corrective actionsMonitor and provide guidance to
production employees to ensure sanitation requirements are met
during productionInitiate food safety and quality hold procedures,
including communication and required record-keepingConduct regular
plant food safety and security audits, and reports
non-conformanceAct as auditor and verifier of daily quality tasks
throughout the processing areaMonitor production employees to
ensure GMP compliance and reports violationsParticipate in sensory
panelsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:BS in related field preferred,
or equivalent experiencePrior experience in a Food Processing
facility, in Quality or in a role closely related to Quality is
preferredAbility to use and navigate Microsoft OfficeUnderstanding
of basic mathematical calculations, reading numbers and symbols,
and record keepingPatience and the ability to communicate in a
diverse work environmentAbility to understand and communicate
instructions in EnglishAbility to manage time effectively, plan,
and organize work efficientlyAbility to maintain focus and
attention to detail, consistentlyAbility to follow established
SOPsAbility and willingness to learn and apply company standards
including, but not limited to lock-out/tag-out, safety practices,
GMPs, SOPs, employee handbook, etc.WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL
FACTORS:Positions require standing, repetitive movement, bending
and twisting, and using hands to handle objects; exposure to
sustained noise levels; working in very hot temperatures; exposure
to hazards such as machinery, slippery floors, ladders and powered
industrial vehicles. May be required to wear personal protective
equipment (PPE).Ability to stand for 95-100% of shift, sometimes up
to 12 hoursAble to work in environment containing nuts, peanuts,
dairy, grains and other allergensMust have the ability to perform
repetitive tasks quickly and accuratelyMust be available for all
shifts, nights, weekends, some holidays, occasional overtime, if
necessary
Keywords: Bridgetown Natural Foods, Portland , Quality Assurance Technician, Engineering , Portland, Oregon
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