Quality Assurance Technician

Taylor Farms NW makes fresh and delicious food for major grocery stores, and we have an immediate need for QA Technicians! In this role you will be involved with critical food safety procedures and checks on a growing and proud team that has great department managers and a team vibe.

This position requires the ability to work weekends, holidays and overtime based on business need. Work with diluted and undiluted chemicals is done using the proper personal protective equipment provided by the company.

More about the job:

• The Quality Assurance/ Quality Control pre-op Technician focuses on equipment inspection prior to start of operation so the production areas can be released to production using sensory (visual) and instrumental methods.
• Conducts QA audits within the manufacturing facility and ensure GMPs, SOPs, SSOPs, CCP and Gold Standard compliance.
• Evaluates finished goods to ensure strict adherence to internal and customer specifications regarding quality and safety.
• Monitors all processes within the operation such as receiving, cooking, mixing, assembling, packaging, labeling and shipping for adherence to internal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains and reviews documents for HACCP, FDA and USDA compliance. Responsible for certain CCP’s such as metal detection and wash water.
• Inspects quality and temperature of incoming ingredients including packaging materials.
• Analyzes and documents analysis of materials used in manufacturing.
• Monitor, record, and verify HACCP documents.
• Conduct and facilitate daily safety and quality audit check lists
• Performs temperature measurement and monitoring inside manufacturing rooms as well as storage areas.
• Place and remove products from hold and update the hold log as required.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records.
• Conduct package quality inspection and isolate the product that does not meet standards including bagger leak checks.
• Interacts with regulatory agencies such as USDA as needed especially when dealing with non-compliance issues at the time of pre-op.

Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in Quality Assurance or 1-2 years’ experience in food processing a plus
• Must not be food allergen sensitive
• Ability to quickly learn and comply with company safety, quality, Good Manufacturing, and other required policies and procedures
• Demonstrated analytical and technical capabilities, leadership skills, and good communication skills, including written, electronic, and verbal
• Must be available to work any/all shifts, holidays, and overtime on occasion if business needs change
• Capability to work in a refrigerated environment for long period of time
• Team focused

Taylor Farms Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Food Processing Plant
• In-person

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Quality assurance: 1 year (Required)
• Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person