QC Tech

Newly Weds Food- Pendleton, OR

  • Pendleton, OR
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring NWF’s standards of quality and safety on all finished products.Benefits:
  • 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
Essential Functions
  • Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability. Performs all necessary analysis as required, and according to the product specification.
  • Communicates product quality issues to Production Supervisors, Production Managers, QC Manager & Supervisor and shipping and customer service staff.
  • Logs all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) & maintains analysis records and documents necessary for documentation compliance.
  • Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
  • Checks metal detectors (CCP), magnets, scales and performs critical control point & GMP audits.
  • Assist in all foreign material & product non-conformance investigations.
  • Performs batch set-up checks, assists in correcting the set ups, and logs discrepancies.
  • Places product on hold as necessary and release when appropriate.
  • Rejects product as necessary and completes rejection forms including root cause and corrective action analysis.
  • Checks allergen clean out effectiveness as needed.
  • Perform Pre – Op audit when necessary (example: equipment down for maintenance).
  • Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on calibration schedule.
  • Collect micro samples as needed and places micro hold products on hold.
  • Performs special tasks as assigned by QC manager.
  • Maintains retain sample area and control sample file.
  • Follows all GMP’s and Safety Procedures.
  • Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
  • H.S. or GED with 1-2 years related work experience
  • Preferred work in Food Manufacturing Experience
  • Ability to use quality control analysis equipment
  • Fluency in spoken & written English
  • Mathematical Skills
  • Computer Skills & Data Processing skills Required
  • Ability to climb ladders and stairs to work platforms
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
Work Environment
  • General Office Setting

Newly Weds Food- Pendleton, OR