QA Technician - Willamette Egg Farms

Willamette Egg/Michael Foods
Quality Assurance Technician
CORRECTION -- To apply please contact [email protected].
General

• Demonstrate knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) as it applies to plant operations (HACCP certification preferred). Knowledge of GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and how to apply them to a food production environment
• Show initiative in reporting to Food Safety/Quality Manager any food safety violations or out of specification results. 
• Knowledge of FSMA a plus
• Strong skills in writing, mathematics, Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Demonstrate solid interpersonal and communication skills, team player
• Strong organizational skills, ability to follow directions and work independently
• Bachelor of Science (Food Science a bonus) or equivalent by working in a Food Quality position for at least 5 years. 
• Ability to be flexible, work early hours
• Ability to communicate effective in English both verbally and in writing.  Bilingual a plus but not required

Specific

• Preoperational inspections of production and welfare areas to ensure cleanliness, report any findings and clean as needed.
• Calibration of equipment
• Collection of samples, management of sample results
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
• Monitoring of production areas for employee adherence to GMPs, condition of rooms and equipment
• Receiving of incoming goods
• Some Microbiology lab duties, including plating of samples
• Read and interpret technical documents, specifications, standard operating procedures
• Aid Food Safety/Quality Manager in special projects, audit preparation, participate in company website projects, fulfilling SQF requirements
• Aid in investigation and documentation of Food Safety incidents effectively
• Support production crew to ensure safe, timely production runs
• Aid in training of new employees
• Desire to work with a team of great people in a solid company dedicated to producing safe quality food. 

Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision plan
Bonus plan, generous 401K match
Great PTO plan

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