Tree Top -Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician – Woodburn Third Shift (12:00 AM – 08:30 AM)
NON-EXEMPT  
SALARY LEVEL:Bid  
SHIFT:  12:00 AM – 08:30 AM
LOCATION:  Woodburn (close proximity to Portland, OR)
DEPARTMENT: Quality Control
REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor/QC Supervisor
 
 SUMMARY:
Responsible for ensuring all quality, food safety parameters, regulatory and customer requirements are met.
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
 

1. Collects samples and conducts routine tests required to ensure the quality of the products.
2. Enters, records and reports test results 
3. Verifies client specifications are met
4. Responsible for pointing out significant changes in results and trends to the Quality Control and Shift Supervisors
5. Assists in the implementation and maintenance of process, quality, sanitation, and food safety programs within the plant
6. Daily review of QC data entered in the computer.
7. Maintains daily inventory of lab supplies and equipment
8. Monitors all retention samples daily
9. Makes sure that all samples are labeled correctly, grouped correctly, and placed in the sample room in the right order
10. Maintains a clean, safe work area
11. Maintains area of responsibility to meet GMP standards

 All other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor
 MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 
1 year experience in food production facility
Knowledge in HACCP 
Knowledge in GMP’s

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

TECHNOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Minimum (1) month experience in data entry software


 PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 Chemistry courses (high school or college)
 
Three (3) to five (5) years relative experience


 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; climb stairs; and stoop, kneel and crouch.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.    The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
 NOTICE:
The above job description does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job.  All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job.  The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
 
DISCLAIMER:
Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job.  A job profile is not a comprehensive job description.  It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope. 
 
Tree Top is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law. ​