What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician position at Willamette Valley Pie Co.?
Job: Quality Assurance Technician
Organization: Willamette Valley Pie Co.
Primary Location: Silverton, OR
Classification: Full Time; Exempt
Reports to: QA Supervisor
Date: 3/27/25
About Us:
Willamette Valley Pie Company can be described as a 25-year-old startup! All the fun of an entrepreneurial startup with the stability of an established, family owned, company based in the heart of the Willamette Valley of Oregon! In 1999 our founder Gerald Roth started freezing berries that had been grown on his multi-generational family farm. Shortly thereafter, Willamette Valley Pie Company was formed. We quickly expanded from fruit processing to pie manufacturing and now a full line of premium, scratch made, all-natural desserts. WVPC is rapidly expanding nationwide as a premium private label and branded pie/dessert manufacturer!
Our Company Values & Culture:
· Family First: We make a way for you to be there when it counts. Don’t miss the baseball game, the school play or your anniversary- we all help each other keep priorities straight!
· GRIT: We rest at the end, not in the middle. If you are looking for an easy role, please don’t apply. Everyone here grinds and pushes the limit on what’s possible.
· Growth: Failure happens, own it and grow. We make big decisions and move quickly, sometimes that means we miss. But we always fail forwards and find the way to grow.
· Buy-In: Everyone that’s here, wants to be here. We believe high performers like to be surrounded by other high performers and if they are, they will stick around. So, we built our team that way.
What You’ll Do:
- Monitor manufacturing process, product quality, and control points to ensure adherence with the SQF program and quality standards.
- Monitor and coach production employees on adhering to quality and food safety guidelines.
- Assists in label review and reconciliation
- Performs daily equipment checks
- Assists the QA Supervisor in supporting Preventive Controls, SSOP, & GMP Programs
- Assists in record review
- Conducts environmental and sanitation verification (ATP) swabbing
- Trains & monitors production employees on Quality Control & Food Safety Programs
- Participates in investigations of quality issues/customer complaints
- Provide coverage in absence of QA Supervisor
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Demonstrate proficiency in math skills
- Demonstrate above average problem-solving abilities
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English. Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred
- Possess strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and tasks assigned at the same time
- Ability to work independently while having a team mentality
- Strong PC skills, to include Word, & Excel
- Willingness to train for other applicable programs
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum high school diploma (Associates degree or higher preferred)
- Previous experience in manufacturing industry required (Food/QA experience preferred)
- Certifications for HACCP & PCQI (preferred)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to stand for full 10 hour shifts
- Work Shift from ~4:00pm to 2:00am
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is loud at times.
Benefits
We pride ourselves in providing an employee-friendly work environment that includes:
- A competitive annual salary based on experience and market demands.
- Employer supported medical plan for employees and their dependents.
- 401K retirement savings plan.
- 10 PTO days.
- 6 Company paid holidays.
- Business casual atmosphere.
Work Environment
Business casual environment. Maintain a business professional appearance during external meetings.
Physical Demands
Must maintain a valid US-state based driver’s license.
Ability to lift 30 lbs.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25
