Date: Mar 24, 2022
Location: Portland, OR, US
Company: DANONE
ABOUT THE JOB:
At Danone, we believe that every time we eat or drink, we vote for the world we want. As a leading food and beverage company, we make healthy, sustainably-produced foods and beverages that nourish people’s lives.  Some of our brands include Dannon, Activia, Horizon Organic, International Delight, Silk, Oikos, So Delicious Dairy Free, Stok, Two Good, Vega, and Wallaby Organic. And as the largest Certified B Corporation® in the world, we are committed to redefining success in business to ensure that through our brands we create real benefits for people, our communities, and the planet. 
With headquarters in Broomfield, CO and White Plains, NY, Danone North America has more than 6,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada, and more than a dozen manufacturing facilities across North America. Our employees enjoy competitive pay and industry-leading benefits (including flexible time off and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave), and share a common mission and culture committed to both business results and social purpose. When you join Danone North America, you become part of a global team that is inspiring a healthier world through food.

We have an opening for a Quality Control Lab Technician based in our Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility. In this role, you will support the manufacturing plant by providing quality control on 2nd shift.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following.  Other duties may be assigned that pertain to this classification. Job duties and knowledge listed are for the labor grade.  Knowledge of all duties is to be cross functional, but specific duties are assigned within available personnel.

• Perform bench-top analysis of critical quality parameters in accordance with SOP’s and control plan. Record data to assure that in-process samples and finished goods are in compliance to specifications.
• Conduct microbiological testing of in-process samples and finished goods in accordance with SOP’s and control plan and report results.
• Hold finished product when results fall outside of acceptable range, investigate root cause and propose solutions. Assist in disposition of hold products through retest and /or providing sorting instructions to supply chain.
• Analyze data statistically looking for trends, common and special cause variation.
• Perform required environmental tests of Primary & Secondary Fluids as well as Air Quality.
• Perform audits on equipment, materials, products and procedures to assure that the lab is in compliance based on CQA (Corporate Quality Assurance) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) procedures.
• Maintain the laboratory in a clean, safe and orderly manner on a daily basis.

At Danone North America, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Horizon Organic, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You’ll be part of the largest Certified B Corp™ in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.
Danone North America doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.






ABOUT YOU:
The ideal candidate will have:
Preferred bachelor’s degree in Science. Minimum requirement associate degree in Science or minimum two years lab experience At least one year of experience in food-processing environment preferred Basic understanding of warehouse management systems Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite Possesses good oral and written communication skills; and ability to analyze technical data to form conclusions / make recommendations Ability to drive results with minimal supervision Requires good sensory skills Ability to effectively read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Demonstrated ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with co-workers, departments, preferably customers and vendors as well. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, bending, stooping, squatting, standing, twisting.  Repeatedly lifting and moving 50 lbs.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives in all areas of the plant.
• Inspect Machines prior to and after Interventions.
• Perform and complete line checks
• Maintain a sanitary and well stocked area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.


• https://signjobs.danone.com/job/Portland-Quality-Lab-Technician-OR-97086/777702201/

Global Gap, Canada Gap, or Primus GFS auditor
 
At NSF International, our mission is to protect and improve human health. We’re a global leader in standards development, testing, auditing, certification and training. We provide these services for a diverse set of industries including food, water, health sciences, sustainability and management systems. We’re passionate about the work we do, because together, we have a broad impact on our world. 
 
Our nearly 3,000 employees provide services in over 170 countries through our many global offices, at our client sites, from home offices and in state-of-the-art laboratories. We’re growing fast, and that’s where you come in. Come join our team. 
 
More information about NSF International can be found at nsf.org
 
As a Global Gap Auditor, Canada Gap Auditor, or Primus GFS auditor, you will play a crucial role in the mission of NSF International – to protect and improve human health. NSF International is known as the most trusted name in Food Safety. NSF International has been helping businesses in the agriculture and processing industries to navigate the food safety and regulatory environment for more than 70 years. Our extensive suite of food safety and quality services span every link from farm to fork including certification, testing, consulting, auditing, and regulatory compliance. We would like to expand our team with the addition of contract Agriculture Auditors throughout North America (USA and Canada).
 
Principal Accountabilities 

• Conduct good agricultural practices/food safety systems inspections/audits.
• Schedule designated inspections/audits.
• Develop effective work plans for the completion of assigned inspections/audits within a determined timeframe.
• Summarize and evaluate inspection/audit findings.
• Communicate findings/results of inspections/audits with client site management or appropriate client representatives.
• Timely report audit/inspection results according to scheme requirements and travel expenses.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with key team members including audit delivery and client teams.
• Represent NSF with the designated clients.
• Perform other duties as requested.
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QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Recognized training in audit techniques based on QMS, FSMS - 40 hrs
• HACCP training based on Codex from recognized institution (2 days and within the last 5 years).
• PCQI Training for those doing module 7
• Education in agriculture/crop based, food or bioscience related discipline, or as a minimum, have successfully completed a higher education course or equivalent qualification in one of those disciplines, with a degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized institution.
• 5 years of experience in agriculture or food industry, but at minimum 2 years in areas such as quality assurance or food safety in food production, manufacturing, retailing inspection or enforcement or equivalent
• Experience with 10 audit days and 2 different organizations using a GFSI scheme
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal and ability to effectively develop professional work. relationships, conflict resolution, decision making, organization and planning
• Valid driver’s license
• Computer with MS Windows operating system and own mobile phone
• Establised business LLC
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

 
Preferred Qualifications 
Global Gap Auditor

• GLOBALG.A.P. training (can be provided by NSF) and online exam.
• 5 years’ on-farm produce experience.
• Prior auditing experience using GFSI scheme.
• Be an approved PRIMUSGFS auditor.
• Experience with sustainability and social accountability standards.

 
Canada G.A.P Auditor

• Approved CanadaGAP Auditor Training
• 5 years’ experience working in the produce industry
• Prior auditing experience

 
Primus GFS Auditor

• Approved PrimusGFS Auditor Training (can be provided by NSF). (PrimusGFS auditor and Scheme training plus exam)
• 5 years’ on-farm produce experience
• Experience with minimal processing
• Prior auditing experience using GFSI scheme or currently auditing to GFSI schemes.
• Be an approved GLOBALG.A.P. auditor
• Experience with sustainability and social accountability standards

 
Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science-based field  
• 3-5+ years Auditing experience 

 
NSF International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. 

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Supply Chain Food Safety Auditor - NSF
NSF International is known as the most trusted name in Food Safety. NSF International has been helping businesses in the agriculture and processing industries to navigate the food safety and regulatory environment for more than 70 years. Our extensive suite of food safety and quality services span every link from farm to fork including certification, testing, consulting, auditing, and regulatory compliance. We would like to expand our team with the addition of contract Supply Chain Food Safety Auditors through-out North America.
Principle Accountabilities:

• Conduct supply chain food safety inspections/audits.
• Coaching / training at client’s sites
• Summarize and evaluate inspection/audit findings.
• Communicate findings/results of inspections/audits with client site management or appropriate client representatives.
• Develop effective work plans for the completion of assigned inspections/audits within a determined timeframe.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with key team members including audit delivery and client teams.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualification, Training and Equipment Requirements:

• MUST have completed a 5 day Lead Auditor Course - in a GFSI scheme (SCQF, BRC, or FSSC)
• Completion a 2-day HACCP Course with certificate
• Completion a Preventative Course Qualified Individual (PCQI) course
• Relevant bachelor’s degree or diploma in relevant field
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal and ability to effectively develop professional work relationships
• Valid driver’s license
• Tablet PC running Windows 10 and own mobile phone
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Experience:

• 5 years’ experience working in the food/packaging industry
• Prior auditing experience using GFSI scheme

*** Please note all applicants must submit applicable certificate or proof of completion to be considered.
*** Please note we are recruiting throughout North America ​

Job Title:              Food Resource Developer  
Job Location:       Portland, Oregon
Reports To:          Strategic Sourcing Manager
Pay Range:          $65,398.00 - 73,807.00 annually 
 
Who We Are:
Oregon Food Bank (OFB) believes that no one should be hungry. Our mission is to eliminate hunger and its root causes.  We believe that food and health are basic human rights for all. We know that hunger is not just an individual experience; it is also a community-wide symptom of systemic barriers to employment, education, housing and health care such as systemic racism, sexism, and cissexism. That’s why we work systemically to achieve our mission to end hunger: we foster community connections to help people access nutritious food, and we build community power and strengthen networks of support and the safety net to eliminate the root causes of hunger for good.

We build community power to dismantle systems and policies that drive hunger and poverty.

Oregon Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly encourage applications from candidates who can increase the diversity of our organization and strengthen our capacity to eliminate hunger. We believe strongly in the power of lived experience — and we actively seek individuals who have experienced hunger and its root causes to join our team. Our organization is stronger because of the leadership of people who have faced food insecurity in their own lives and/or hail from historically under-represented communities. Learn more about our commitment at oregonfoodbank.org/equity. 

Who You Are:
You care deeply about community, about people experiencing hunger and hold them in the center of all that you do. You are committed to applying equity as a process and an outcome of your work to disrupt systemic social patterns that promote hunger such as racism, sexism, and cissexism.  You have a strong affinity with OFB’s 10 Year Vision and are profoundly excited to achieve this vision for and with our community.

Position Summary:
The Food Resource Developer (FRD) participates in the solicitation and purchasing of food and other supplies from local and national vendors in support of Oregon Food Bank and the Oregon Food Bank Network.  You will cultivate vendor relationships, explore potential sources and work closely with internal and external partners to fill necessary procurement needs from idea through order delivery and follow up.  FRDs exemplify highly detailed work, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to adjust to changing needs and situations. 

The FRD participates in the formation and execution of strategies to solicit and secure food and other product donations from the food and agricultural industries. You will research and identify prospective local food donors in the Tri-county metro area, and support similar efforts for localized donations across the State of Oregon in support of the OFB Network.  Similarly, you will research opportunities for statewide donations and sourcing to excess to be shared with regional partnerships. You will cultivate and actively maintain donor relationships, working to establish OFB as a solution-oriented partner for members of the food and agricultural industries. You will be looking for opportunities for donations and relationship-building across all activities.  
This role involves a high level of real-time pivoting. Success is driven by our ability to react to external and internal factors while meeting the needs of our partners and people experiencing hunger.  We are not strictly driven by pounds of food.  We operate in a highly nuanced environment where each donation supports the greater food supply, health, and equity of our food distribution network. Food banking is dynamic, requiring a high degree of collaboration, adaptability, and teamwork across all teams.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Participates within the FRD and other internal teams to formulate and execute food resourcing strategies across the state of Oregon.  Support and participate in our work across all aspects of the food system and food banking networks.
• Purchasing
  • Support purchasing and logistical planning of Food to Buy, Purchased Staples, grant purchasing, and supply support programs.
  • Solicit bids for pricing and communicate with vendors about new product offers.
  • Creates and tracks Purchase Orders until the product is received.
  • Work across many teams/departments/organizations to support food acquisition and development opportunities while responding to varied and ever-changing needs and priorities.
• Food Donation/Donors 
  • Supports coverage of the food donation phone line and email assisting the general public and donors directly. 
  • Secures and maintains food donations through consistent contact and outreach with donors and suppliers to manage optimum supply and demand efficiencies.
  • Coordinates work with Operations and other department staff to coordinate leveraged partnerships and other innovative collaborations.
  • Supports donation processing from initial donation review through logistics management, and problem resolution to departmental standards.
  • Prioritizes workload and pivots direction as needed to changes in donations/internal and external capacity/and other unforeseen circumstances and opportunities. This role involves a high level of real-time pivoting.  It is dynamic and consistently morphing adjustments to work in real-time.
• Manages the resource procurement process from start to finish with a strong emphasis on project management including:
  • Donation and donor stewardship processing requirements and standards. 
  • Purchasing program data management for tracking timeliness, accuracy and execution of work activities
  • Process and data documentation to standard operating procedures and best practices
  • External and internal communication and engagement practice to center positive work relationships with suppliers, colleagues, and customers and foster community connections to assist with increased food access.
• Other related duties as assigned; we know it's impossible to convey every single task or responsibility for each job description. Our hope is that as we work together to fulfill the job responsibilities above as essential job functions, should the primary duties evolve with significant job responsibility changes over time, Oregon Food Bank  will periodically evaluate the updates through the job evaluation and classification review processes.

 
Skills and Experience:

• Deep passion for eliminating hunger and its root causes. 
• This role requires strong project management skills to schedule and implement food distribution processes to OFB standards. 
• Experience in purchasing and vendor relationship management.
• Basic knowledge of food and agriculture systems in order to procure, store, transmit commodities for distribution within the OFB network.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office environment ( Google, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) and standard office equipment. 
• Ability to perform detailed work related to record-keeping  of donations and strategic planning. 
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and planning skills.
• Organizational level skills and experience for exempt employees include:
• Disposition and willingness to innovate, problem-solve, test, fail, and adjust.
• Experience in modeling intercultural competence and demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
• Project coordination and organization skills; ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail; meet deadlines, ability to handle interruptions, and produce timely, accurate work.
• Self–directed, meets benchmarks, and checks assumptions about results and end goals. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; provides role clarity, shows a willingness to support others to build momentum and share success, comfortable working in an office environment and offsite. 
• Ability to thrive in a creative, responsive, and fast-paced culture. 

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

• 3 years of demonstrated success in the food industry, sales, agriculture, logistics, procurement with a background in food science, agriculture, food production, and/or food distribution.
• Experience working with farmers and/or food industry partners who buy or sell fresh produce and/or manufacture and/or distribute retail or food service-sized food items. 
• Experience with  identifying opportunities to procure culturally specific foods that are appropriate and unique to specific cultural/ethnic menus to support our varied communities.  
• Organizational level preferred qualifications of exempt employees include:
  • Multilingual skills at a minimum professional level of proficiency or greater in English and any additional language/s, defined as being able to speak the languages with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical and professional topics.  
  • Multicultural skills of adaptation and integration are strongly preferred.  
    • Adaptation is defined as the capacity to communicate and interact with people of multiple cultures, backgrounds, and styles by incorporating and adapting to the world view and perspectives of others.
    • Integration is defined as being able to move in and out of one's worldview and help others understand different cultures, backgrounds, and styles to promote diversity and inclusion.
  • Commitment to continued professional development to strengthen capacity to work through an equity lens for equity and racial justice.
  • Strong capacity to consider multiple perspectives, pivot to respond to emerging needs and lead through organizational changes.
  • Personal living/lived experience of hunger and/or systemic inequity/oppression.  

The Fine Print:
Work environment:

• Work is performed in an office environment while sitting in meetings or at a computer screen for extended periods inside and outside of Oregon Food Bank and will use computers and phones extensively. 
• This role is currently remote through March and then likely hybrid (location within Oregon, SW Washington)
• May work outside of general working hours of 8:00 – 5:00 p.m., such as evenings and weekends, and occasional travel out of town may occur. 
• Work may require to lift, move and carry objects from 20 to 40 pounds, such as boxes containing office and other supplies. Crouching, bending, kneeling and reaching when filing. Accommodations may be available upon request.
• Oregon Food Bank currently is  requesting  submission of COVID-19 vaccination status for all employees. 

 
Background Check: This position DOES NOT require a background check.

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