Quality Assurance Manager
Hood River Juice Company https://hoodriverjuicecompany.com 550 Riverside Dr, Hood River, OR 97031 $60,000 - $70,000 a year - Full-time [email protected] Qualifications
Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Full Job Description The Quality Assurance Manager coordinates and leads all aspects of the Quality Assurance and Food Safety Programs. Primary duties are to assure that all company manufactured and distributed products, and manufacturing/warehousing processes meet the regulatory requirements of 21 CFR Part 117, Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventative Controls for Human Food, 21 CFR 120, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP); Procedures for the Safe and Sanitary Processing and Importing of Juice; Final Rule. The QA Manager should be familiar with the FDA guidelines in the management of patulin in apple juice. The QA Manager functions as the Food Safety Team Leader in the development, and continuous improvement of FSSC 22000 Food Safety Program (a recognized Global Food Safety Initiative scheme based on ISO standards). It is the responsibility of the QA Manager to oversee the organic processing program as required in USDA 7 CFR Part 205, Organic Program with certification through Oregon Tilth, the kosher program and certification of the Juice Products Association (JPA) approved tanker wash facility. The QA Manager is responsible for all audit preparation and participates and facilitates in all onsite and internal audits. The QA Manager should have formal training in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and the FSMA required Preventive Controls for Human Food. Additional Responsibilities
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Benefits:
We follow CDC and Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 guidelines including social distancing, face coverings, hand washing/sanitizing, and regular cleaning/sanitation of workspaces. Education:
Location 550 Riverside Dr, Hood River, OR 97031 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: Collects samples and conducts routine tests required to ensure the quality of the products. Enters, records and reports test results Verifies client specifications are met Responsible for pointing out significant changes in results and trends to the Quality Control and Shift Supervisors Assists in the implementation and maintenance of process, quality, sanitation, and food safety programs within the plant Daily review of QC data entered in the computer. Maintains daily inventory of lab supplies and equipment Monitors all retention samples daily Makes sure that all samples are labeled correctly, grouped correctly, and placed in the sample room in the right order Maintains a clean, safe work area 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. SUMMARY: This position is in the Product Development team. It includes responsibilities for maintenance and renovation of our current customer portfolio as well as designing new products. The position requires partnering strongly with external customers as well as internal cross-functional teams in Procurement, Operations, Sales, Business Development, Quality, and Thermal Processing in the development and commercialization of products. The individual must possess a strong knowledge of technical principles and must be self-motivated, proactive, demonstrate initiative, and think critically. As a Senior Food Scientist, you will be involved with a project from conception to benchtop development and finally commercialization through implementation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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WORKING CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed during the day in a laboratory, production, or office environment. Workmust be done on site. The noise level in the work area ranges from quiet to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, reach with hands/arms, and occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds. Full time, generally five-day, 40-hour work week with the rare occasion of travel or production support on weekends or evenings to support project trials and production based on business needs. Candidates are required to pass a drug test prior to beginning employment. Candidates should be prepared to submit 3-5 contacts for professional references. ABOUT TRUITT BROS. INC & BAXTERS FOOD GROUP: Truitt Bros. Inc. is now doing business as Baxters North America. We are a leading contract manufacturer of shelf-stable, thermally processed foods. We are an industry innovator, providing high-quality customized products to a wide variety of food companies across the nation and globe – from start-ups entering the market to the world’s largest brands, to healthcare facilities and private label retailers. www.truittbros.com www.Baxters.com APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to [email protected] and [email protected] ![]()
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