Raw Material Buyer

Who We Are

At Paradigm Foodworks, we pride ourselves in creating delicious specialty sauces and condiments. We are a woman owned; family operated company based out of Lake Oswego with over 35 years of manufacturing expertise. What makes Paradigm exceptional is our dedication to the quality of our products, and the people that work for us. We believe in the value that each team member brings to an organization, and what makes Paradigm great is the people that work for us. Come be part of a brand that is continuing to grow!

Raw Material Buyer – JOB DESC

• Manage and control raw materials, supplies/stocks, ensuring all production requirements are met within cost, quality, and service standards. 
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and distributors while managing costs and inventory. 
• Collect and organize required documentation for each supplier and distributor, keep up to date and current. 
• Monitor tight site warehouse space availability for raw ingredients and raw materials and issues of materials to production.
• Assess supplier compliance and service as needed for continuous improvement. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Management of supply of materials to site and the production facility.
• Works closely with Suppliers, Production Coordinator and Production Manager to ensure raw materials are available to meet production schedules to meet quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Qualify and Verify New and existing vendors
• Negotiate best prices and service
• Place orders, arrange shipping, receive materials into system.
• Collect and manage all Spec Sheets and COA’s for raw materials.
• Manage materials transfers between warehouses.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in Food/Packaging procurement, managing transportation, and inventory levels, involving planning to tight constraints, and managing lead times.
• Strong attention to detail is necessary for success in this position.
• Ability to deal with vendors, negotiate and problem solve.
• Must possess a high sense of Urgency to succeed in handling the inevitable challenges.
• Must be a critical thinker, self-motivated and a self-starter

 
Schedule:
This full-time, non-exempt position works out of Paradigm Foodworks building in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Benefits include paid vacations and holidays, as well as eligibility for health/vision benefits after 60 days and matching IRA contributions.

• Work Location: One location
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: From $20 - $24 per hour DOE

Benefits:

• Simple Ira Contribution
• Health insurance
• Paid Vacations & Holidays

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM w/30 minute lunch break.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred), High School Graduate minimum.

Experience:

• 2 years in actual purchasing desired

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If interested, please contact Lynne Barra <Lbarra@paradigmfoodworks.com>. 
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Salary:
$20/hour
 
Schedule:
Full-time, Sunday – Thursday, occasionally working off-site 
This position requires use of one’s own vehicle to travel to various company sites and local locations.
 
  
About Elephants 
A locally owned company since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest and now has six Portland-metro area retail locations and a busy catering company, all serving great local foods prepared from scratch. A certified B Corporation, Elephants Delicatessen prides itself on sustainable practices and voluntarily meets a higher standard of transparency and accountability, using the power of business as a force for good. 
About the job
We are looking for a Food Safety Documentation Specialist to join our team. This position will be responsible for document oversight relative to scope of local, state, and federal compliance. These may include regulatory requirements from Oregon Health Authority, the Oregon Department of Agriculture, the US Food and Drug Administration (FSMA, Sanitary Transportation Rule), and the US Department of Agriculture. In this position you will oversee the continuous improvement of our systems for food safety and the documentation of all processes and plans.
This position entails various Food Safety elements within our company, including:

• Food Safety Audit & Facility and Equipment Sanitation Records – Maintenance & Oversight
• Foreign Object in Food/Customer Illness
• Handling Procedures & Equipment Cleaning and Sanitation Procedures (including Hygeiena Luminometer and swab testing)
• Bioengineered Labeling Compliance
• Safety Data Sheets
• HAACP Plan – Maintenance and Oversight and updates and improvements
• HACCP System – Audit, Reports and oversee compliance of plan.
• Personnel Training
• Food Safety Team
• Research for improvements into best practices.

Our ideal candidate will have: 

• OR Food Handlers card
• Serv Safe Manager Certificate / Serv Safe Proctor Certificate – or ability to obtain one.
• PCQUI Certificate
• Experience in Project Management
• Thorough knowledge of food safety practices
  
  
  

Elephants Delicatessen is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. 
 
What we offer:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Kaiser Medical coverage, with alternative care as a bonus (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.)
• Mental Health Services
• Dental, FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), and 401k with 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement for up to $10,000 and up to a 4% match* on student loan repayments
• Training that will fast track your culinary/hospitality career  
• Free counselling and financial services
• Opportunities for advancement
• Discounts on our delicious made-from-scratch food
• Pet insurance
• Chance to win employee raffles
• Discounts at Sketchers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and many more
• A commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection
  
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Quality Assurance/Quality Control Technician
Yamasa Corporation USA
Salem, OR 97302
$18 - $23 an hour - Full-time

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 Qualifications

• English (Required)
  
• US work authorization (Required)
  
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
  

 Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insuranceFull Job DescriptionSuper Hero Title: Quality Assurance/Quality Control Technician
At YAMASA, it is our passion to craft authentic foods and ingredients of the highest quality. We approach this craft with a reverence for tradition and the utmost integrity. Every detail matters – the ingredients, the process, the people, the place and the products – in our quest to bring uncompromising Japanese craftsmanship to everything we make. We strive to hire people with the same passion for consistency, quality, and integrity. Our Team is comprised of people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Besides, all of that AND we make the best soy sauce in the multi-verse. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?!
Essential Functions:

• Perform assigned and scheduled laboratory tests on samples of raw materials, intermediate products, and final products in order to comply with company product standards.
• Perform assigned and scheduled material (including but not limited to, raw material, packaging material) inspection in order to comply with company standards.
• Keep accurate records of test result as required.
• Mix and control concentrations of standard laboratory reagents.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in good operating condition. Report all necessary maintenance and repair requirements in a timely manner.
• Maintain chemical reagents inventory.
• Maintain the cleanness and sanitation of laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Assist with waste treatment, yeast cultivation and yeast culture transfer.
• Keep all formulation, ingredients, test methods, and other trade related information in confidence.

Required Superpowers:

• Knowledge and abilities in Food Manufacturing Quality Control laboratory practices acquired through education and/or experience as described in the EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS section.
• Accurate record keeping abilities as demonstrated by previous experience.
• Interpersonal skills adequate to work in a multi-culture work environment.
• Able to stand or sit as needed for required periods of time while observing tests.
• Able to handle chemicals, and mechanical testing equipment in the laboratory safely.
• Able to work in an environment in the presence of odors normally associated with laboratories.
• Be physically able to access all areas of the plant and production area.
• Wear laboratory personal protective equipment.
• Able to perform sanitation and clean-up duties.
• Demonstrate adequate manual dexterity to perform assigned tasks.
• Willing to communicate in a multi-cultural work environment.
• Ability to tolerate heat, cold, dust and like environmental factors encountered during normal operation.
• Knowledge of safe laboratory practices, chemical handling techniques, and microbial culture methods, proper use of automatic lab equipment.
• Knowledge of, and ability to make complex mathematical computations to determine concentration levels, percentages, unit conversion, dilution factors, and other standard calculations related to this job.
• Knowledge of, and experience with chemical reagents, indicators, laboratory equipment, and their uses.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry and/or Food Science related field OR
• Minimum of two (2) years college education resulting in an associate degree, coursed taken in

Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biochemistry including laboratory procedure, laboratory safety, qualitative
and quantitative analysis, College level Algebra, and Food Safety System related field like HACCP,
FSMA, GFSI. Bacterial culturing experience is highly desirable. Or a minimum of Five (5) years of experience in Food Manufacturing Quality Control Laboratory environment and Food Safety Scheme environment (including Yamasa experience)
Physical Requirements Additional:

• Able to handle chemicals, and mechanical testing equipment in the laboratory safely.
• Able to work in an environment in the presence of odors normally associated with laboratories.
• Be physically able to access all areas of the plant and production area.
• Wear laboratory personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Able to perform sanitation and clean-up duties. Demonstrate manual dexterity to perform assigned tasks.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow CDC guidelines and Food Manufacturing Best Practices
Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salem, OR 97302: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Food Quality Control Laboratory: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: One location

Lead, Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Yamasa Corporation USA

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Job details
Salary
$51,000 - $66,000 a year
Job Type
Full-timeQualifications

• English (Required)
  
• US work authorization (Required)
  

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
​Full Job DescriptionSuper Hero Title: Lead, Quality Assurance/Quality Control
At YAMASA, it is our passion to craft authentic foods and ingredients of the highest quality. We approach this craft with a reverence for tradition and the utmost integrity. Every detail matters – the ingredients, the process, the people, the place and the products – in our quest to bring uncompromising Japanese craftsmanship to everything we make. We strive to hire people with the same passion for consistency, quality, and integrity. Our Team is comprised of people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Besides, all of that AND we make the best soy sauce in the multi-verse. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?!
Essential Functions:

• Administrate entire quality assurance and control operations.
• Analyze and evaluate manufacturing conditions reports such as Raw Material and Packaging Material

Quality Control report, Production (packaging) Schedule report, to assess the accurate condition of
Final production.

• Provide effective and prompt instruction to necessary departments for solving problems, processing problems, and production mechanical problems.
• Provide through support for maintaining and acquiring regulatory documentation, permit, and certification by government or other authority.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments and outside (third party) certifying agencies such as ODA/FDA, Organic, Non-GMO Project, GFCO, Kosher & SQF.
• Identify and document best practices, ideas, and information relevant to quality and food safety system.
• Maintain quality and food safety system and evaluates for compliance through regular/internal audits, routine inspections, and risk assessments.
• Provides training and mentoring to assure all food associates are fully capable of achieving Quality &

Food Safety expectations.

• Oversees programs to reduce or eliminate customer complaints.
• Follows up on quality issues through finished product and customer complaints.
• Provide and maintain required documents from customer.
• Perform assigned and scheduled routine laboratory tests on samples of final products and line inspection of the production in order to comply with company product standards.
• Perform assigned and scheduled material (including but not limited to, ingredients, packaging material) inspection in order to comply with company standards.
• Maintain the submission results of storm water sampling in order to comply with regulations.
• Keep accurate records of test result as required.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in good operating condition. Report all necessary maintenance and repair requirements in a timely manner.
• Maintain chemical reagents inventory.
• Maintain the cleanness and sanitation of laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Perform assigned research & development analysis on selected materials (raw and intermediate).
• Maintain the waste water facility for comply with local regulations.
• Keep all formulation, ingredients, test methods, and other trade related information in confidence.
• Provide necessary and appropriate report to Sr. Manager of QAQC the progress of quality assurance of products.

Required Superpowers:

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge in Quality Assurance and Control in Food manufacturing process.
• Demonstrate decisive judgment skill in managing quality assurance.
• Experience, knowledge, and abilities in managing quality assurance and quality control for Food products manufacturing and quality control laboratory practices acquired.
• Accurate record keeping abilities as demonstrated by previous experience.
• Able to initiate an effective action to assure the set quality by following through corporation’s policy.
• Able to analyze quality control data of Food manufacturing to accurately evaluate processing conditions for providing precise guidance to each department to assure the quality of products.
• Knowledge of safe laboratory practices, chemical handling techniques, and microbial culture methods, proper use of automatic lab equipment.
• Knowledge of, and ability to make complex mathematical computations to determine concentration levels, percentages, unit conversion, dilution factors, and other standard calculations related to this job.
• Knowledge of, and experience with chemical reagents, indicators, laboratory equipment, and their uses.
• Poses knowledge in entire Food manufacturing process and skill to control, adjust, and modify the process as necessary to assure the products’ quality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, willing to communicate in a multi-cultural work environment. Ability to impact and influence others to drive change.
• Excellent computer skills in Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access)
• Knowledge of Quality systems, food safety programs, HACCP, HARPC and GMP’s is required

(Including GFSI standards such as SQF or BRC), GFCO, Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher, and principles of
Acidified Food.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with teams and individuals to coach and educate and improve the quality and food safety systems
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Comfortable working in a participative team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Experience leveraging technology to drive process improvements.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team, including adherence to core values and dynamic corporate culture in a multi-cultural work environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience creating sustainable processes.
• Ability to travel domestically.

Education and Experience:

• 5 years of experience managing Food Safety and Quality in Food manufacturing environment
• Experience interacting and working with the state and local regulators for site inspections
• Experience as a food manufacturing QA/QC Specialist, Lab Technician, Internal Auditor, or similar function
• Laboratory testing experience
• FSMA training
• HACCP and GFSI standard Food Safety scheme training
• Acidified Food training

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Following CDC guidelines and best food manufacturing practices for food safety.
Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salem, OR 97302: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Food Safety & Quality in Food Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• Quality Assurance Managers: 5 years (Required)
• Laboratory Testing: 1 year (Required)
• Acidified Food Training: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: One location

OB TITLE: Food Scientist DEPARTMENT: Research & Development
REPORTS TO:Product Development Manager LOCATION: Salem, OR
EXEMPT: Yes JOB TYPE: Full Time
 
SUMMARY:
This position is in the Product Development team.  It includes responsibilities for maintenance and renovation of our current customer portfolio as well as innovation.  The position requires partnering with cross-functional teams in Procurement, Operations, Sales, Business Development, Quality, and Thermal Processing in the development and commercialization of products.  The individual will work with supervision to design and execute projects.  The individual must possess a strong knowledge of technical principles and be able to apply it towards designing new products or reformulating existing products.
 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop products based on customer provided guidelines, including but not limited to USDA labeling, organic, nutritional restrictions, allergen free, and cost restraints. 
• Document and maintain organized, detailed records of laboratory formulation variables and data analysis. 
• Execute laboratory and confirmation (scale-up) experiments that examine the operational and formulation variables that impact key product attributes such as taste, appearance, texture, etc. 
• Collaborate with industrial teams to conduct line trials.  Ensure knowledge transfer and adherence of quality from the lab to industrial scale-up. Document and report on test runs and results.
• Provide product information and technical support to customers.
• Create Nutrition Facts Panels (NFP) and ingredient statements with guidance from Regulatory Specialist.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to execute continuous improvements and solve technical challenges for internal and external customers.
• Provide guidance to lab personnel on technical formulation requirements, specification development, data collection, and procedures.
• Provides input and approves in specifications as required for new/revised SKUs.
• Work with vendors to source new ingredients as well as collect and organize supplier specifications. 
• Participate in cuttings of your own products, fellow food scientist’s products, production quality cuttings, and competitive products.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of operating systems, product standards, raw materials, and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of an R&D organization, including product development flow from conception to product launch.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
 
ABILITIES & SKILLS:

• Knowledge of ingredients and food systems.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and labeling.
• Understand product requirements, plant equipment, and processes to enable the creation of detailed procedures and specifications.
• Executes customers’ requests and needs.
• Provide judgment and experience to assure that an appropriate level of technical common sense and discipline are being employed and utilized in business decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to determine the root cause problem, with guidance, and execute effectively on solutions. Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, draw valid conclusions, and propose solutions.
• Must be proficient in presenting ideas and solutions in technical reports, proposals and presentations, with the ability to communicate technical information to customers.
• Effective team player, willing to contribute in a wide variety of areas.  Ability to interface well and collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Push the boundaries of current, and future products, thinking outside of the box to help create new products.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, demonstrate initiative, and think critically.
• Demonstrate willingness for continued learning.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and adaptable to change.
• Operation of lab equipment, including but not limited to, pH meter, moisture analyzer, stove, scales, Brix meter, and Bostwick consistometer.

 

 
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer B. S. in Food Science, or related field, with minimum 3 years of product development, process development, or similar experience in food related industry.
• Prefer experience in factory environment, scaling from benchtop development to commercialization.
• Experience in savory flavor applications (i.e. sauce, soups, and side dishes) a plus.
• Strong computer skills:  Microsoft Office applications, experience with Genesis and SAP a plus.
• Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, oral, and written.
• Occasional travel required (10%)

 

WORKING CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Work is performed during the day in a laboratory, production, or office environment.  Work must 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 BAXTERS FOOD GROUP:
Baxters North America in Salem, OR is formerly known as Truitt Bros. Inc.  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 Dameieon.Scheideman@Baxters.com and Laura.Jenkins@Baxters.com

Salacia, LLC
Jobsite Address:                                              
14101 45th Avenue NE                           
Marysville, WA 98270​

We are recruiting for an experienced Sr. Food Scientist to provide product R&D and technical formulation expertise for Value-Added Frozen products. (More specific “Battered” frozen protein products.) You will be collaborating with customers representatives and project teams to create products from conception to commercialization.   Top candidates must show a passion for the creation and development of food products.
As our Sr. Scientist you will assist in creating brand potential, evolve and improve nutritional quality, flavor, and texture of products.  All included with keeping the company on track to stay at the forefront of new developments and product innovations.  
As a successful candidate you must be able to demonstrate interpretation and application of scientific findings to frozen food processing, the ability to translate finding to innovative products, and the translation of these objectives in clear business project goals. 
Our company is developing a new processing facility, in Marysville, WA.  The facility is planned to be ready for occupancy the 4th quarter of 2022, with production beginning in January 2023.  You will be responsible for developing and managing the department staff, be responsible the department success, and a key contributor to plant management.
Senior Food Scientist Responsibilities: 

• Researching new cost-reducing manufacturing processes that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
  
• Communicating to all concerned regarding food quality and safety issues.
  
• Utilizing formulation software to create and update formulations.
  
• Working on new products from conception to launch.
  
• Updating products specification sheets for sales preparation and updating labels.
  
• Recording, analyzing and summarizing research data.
  
• Coordinating independent laboratory testing.
  
• Adhering to all safety regulations.
  

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology and Processing, microbiology, or other related fields.
  
• Master’s degree in a related discipline would be a plus.
  
• Proven ability of working in laboratory.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of data science.
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  
• Willingness to do “whatever it takes” to deliver results.
  

Please forward your resume to Roger Stiles, General Manager.  rogers@marinefishingint.com

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.
  •   

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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