Quality Assurance Technician

Springfield Creamery
Eugene, Oregon

Springfield Creamery, the makers of "Nancy's Probiotic Foods", located in Eugene, Oregon, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician.

As a family owned and operated legacy company, Springfield Creamery is a premier producer of nationally established products. If you share the same commitment to healthy food and good work with great people, we would love to talk to you!

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND TASKS:
Includes, but are not limited to the following duties:

• Conduct product analysis to ensure product meets quality and food safety standards before release
• Maintain and organize production and QA documents and logs
• Conduct microbiological testing and other required analytical testing of in-process and finished product samples
• Perform line checks
• Milk sampling and testing to ensure regulatory requirements are being met
• Perform temperature monitoring
• Participate in GMP audits of the facility
• Data entry and shelf-life analysis
• Participate in mock trace exercises
• Assist in sampling for monthly ODA visits
• Inspection of equipment and plant for cleanliness and other food safety issues
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory and uphold GLPs
• Allergen testing and documentation for product changeovers
• Chemical Titrations
• Help maintain plant hold and release program and documentation
• Regularly communicate with management regarding quality and food safety issues
• Conduct environmental sampling and maintain current environmental monitoring program
• Work with management to train and educate employees to ensure success of the Food Safety Program

NECESSARY SKILLS, ABILITIES AND AMBITIONS:

• Familiarity with food manufacturing practices
• Experience working in a food laboratory
• Experience with instruments used in quality testing (i.e., pH meter, moisture analyzer, viscometer, FOSS FT1, etc.)
• Ability to effectively read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, bending, stooping, squatting, standing, twisting
• Repeatedly lifting and moving 50 lbs
• Excellent communication skills; able to relay information clearly, receive information openly and follow up in a timely manner
• A hands-on, self-starter who works well in a team setting, as well as on their own
• A desire to learn new skills and take on new tasks
• Ability to multitask
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is necessary to perform this job
• Interest in working in an innovative environment with a team of supportive colleagues
• College degree in related field preferred, but not required

COMPENSATION:

• From $22.00/hour, based on experience

BENEFIT PACKAGE:

• Excellent Health, dental, vision insurance paid at ~90% for employee. Medical coverage available for dependents with minimal co-pay
• Dental insurance paid 100% for employee and family members by employer
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match
• Life insurance policy - fully paid by employer
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid vacation, sick days, holidays
• Paid lunch break
• Product allowance & discount

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Quality Control: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22