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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Laboratory SupervisorStoller Wine GroupDayton, OR
 
Job Description:
Situated in the southernmost tip of the Dundee Hills, Stoller Family Estate is a 398 acre property with over 220 acres of contiguous vineyards planted primarily to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. We believe in sustainability and creating a culture that supports making wines of integrity and intention. The qualified candidate will have the opportunity to work with some of Oregon’s best winemaking talent to produce a broad scope of high quality wines.

This position requires a superb working knowledge of analytical equipment operation and upkeep ensure that our winemakers are receiving the highest level of accuracy and consistency from the lab. The ideal candidate will work closely with winemaking and cellar staff as well as bottling staff to oversee quality control for all aspects of wine production. During harvest, there is potential to train and lead a small team of interns to complete the lab responsibilities. Thorough work and attention to detail is essential.

Primary responsibilities:
-Perform and manage lab analysis with consistency and accuracy, including titrations and enzymatic analysis via auto-analyzer
-Follow standard operating procedures and safety procedures as well as write and maintain SOP for staff guidance
-Organize sampling, collection and analysis of wine lots, both on periodic schedules and as requested by winemaking staff.
-Execute and oversee all measurables for quality control, both in the winery and during bottling
-Assess and evaluate validity of analysis and results
-Calibrate and clean lab equipment and prepare standard solutions
-Make and oversee additions to tanks and barrels
-Communicate with winemakers regarding their analysis and other laboratory needs
-Complete all related record-keeping and database entry as needed
-Maintain inventory of all chemicals and reagents necessary for laboratory operation
-Participate in the hiring and management of laboratory staff, both seasonal and permanent

Personal attributes:
-Support a healthy and inclusive work environment
-Highly organized and detail-oriented
-Motivated and interested in continuous improvement
-Can multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
-Effective communication – verbal and written
-Work and stand for long hours
-Able to lift and carry 50 pounds
-Able to climb ladders and catwalks
-Familiarity with Vintrace and ThermoFisher Gallery operation a plus

Qualifications:
-Degree in Food Science, Enology, Chemistry or related science field
-3+ years of experience working in a lab or related experience
-1+ years of supervisory experience

This is a full time position, with extended hours during harvest months. Medical, vision, and dental insurance provided. Salary is commensurate with experience.

​Additional Information:

Job Posted:
Wednesday, February 16th

Type of Work:
Full Time

Job Category:
Cellar/Lab/Bottling/Warehouse

Job Level:
Mid-Level

Contact Information:Stoller Wine Group
Karl Weichold
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Position Title: Quality Technician
Department: Technical Services
Location: Tualatin, Oregon
Supervisory Responsibilities: None 
Reports to: FSQA Manager
Worker Category: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
About Brew Dr:
In 2006, our founder Matt Thomas started Townshend’s Tea Company.  Two years later, we began making kombucha in the basement of our first teahouse, and it got so popular we decided to bottle it!  
Today, Brew Dr. Kombucha operates from a 50,000 sq ft brewery in Tualatin, Oregon, and our products are sold in all 50 states and across Canada. In addition, we have expanded our horizons to launch Tranquil, a line of CBD kombucha, and Uplift, a line of energizing yerba mate beverages.
You may have met our mascot, Otis the sloth, who shows up under the cap of every bottle of Brew Dr. Kombucha. He inspires our motto: “Can’t rush the good stuff.”
Position Summary: The Quality Technician will be responsible for the verification of quality procedures and product specifications. This role monitors sanitation, GMPs, and FSMA compliance, as well as assists in performing and coordinating product analysis and testing.  The Quality team works closely with the production team and laboratory to ensure the production of quality products in a timely fashion.
 
 
Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide guidance, counsel, and recommendations to employees within Operations/Production regarding GMPs, product specifications, and food safety.
  
• Monitor Operations/Production adherence to GMPs, product specification, SOPs, SSOPs, and food safety
  
• Address all GMP violations with both production management and team members
  
• Obtain and maintain accurate records to determine the consistency of product quality, compliance to regulatory agency requirements, and documentation of Food Safety Plan
  
• Assist Operations/Production with the creation of Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work Instructions
  
• Perform analysis on product produced within the plant as needed
  
• Collect products and samples for testing as needed
  
• Maintain accurate lab records and verify accuracy of testing samples, as needed
  
• Furnish appropriate accurate verbal and written reports to the Quality department and plant management regarding product/process quality and consistency, process capabilities, and Food Safety Plan
  
• Interact daily with production supervisors, operations supervisors, and employees
  
• Perform inspection of the production floor to ensure that food safety and quality checks are done accurately.
  
• Review and verify QA/QC records, including receiving/shipping records, monitoring records, cleaning documents, and all Process Control Documents. 
  
• Function as internal auditor to monitor the plant for compliance with FSMA and 3rd-party regulations and review for compliance with GMPs
  
• Manage, maintain, and improve Hold and Release Program and Production Corrective Action System.  Help investigate root causes and suggest corrective actions. Follow up on corrective actions to ensure implementation.
  
• Conduct pre-shipment review of the finished product
  
• Investigate customer complaints
  
• Act as back-up to Technical Services Manager for crucial food safety functions
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree or coursework is a plus (Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or related discipline)
  
• Intermediate MS Word or Google Platform experience
  
• Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus
  

 
Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to sit continuously at a computer
  
• Carry weight, lift up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
  
• Taste/Smell - ability to detect and perceive fermentation and tea flavors and aromas
  
• Standing - ability to stand for long periods
  
• Ability to climb a ladder occasionally
  

 
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the worker may be exposed to inside environmental conditions, hot fluids, pressurized vessels and transfer lines, strong odors, chemicals, noise levels above 85 decibels, confined spaces, refrigerated gases, powered industrial trucks, and moving machinery.
Other duties:
Please note this job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Statement of Diversity & Inclusion:
Brew Dr. Kombucha is committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace founded on respect, acceptance, and appreciation for all individuals.  Fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace is integral to growing the creative and collaborative organization that we believe is critical for sustained success.  With this in mind, we will strive to create an inclusive workforce that fully represents different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. Additionally, we will ensure that our employment practices support and promote diversity, equity and inclusion.  
Mission Statement:
At Brew Dr., our mission is to explore the magic of tea to create delightful beverages. We craft quality, tasty and functional tea beverages with thoughtful care for our people, ingredients, and the planet.
We value great taste, creativity, sustainability, and transparency. We take time to do things right and we never settle.
Proud to be a B Corp:
Brew Dr. is proud to be the first national kombucha company to become a Certified B Corporation, joining the growing number of companies using business as a force for good.
Certified B Corporations meet rigorous social and environmental performance standards, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance purpose and profit. Yet, of the 40,000+ companies who have taken the assessment, only 5% passed to become B Corps. We’re proud to be in that 5%!

Applicants can apply via our website: www.brewdrkombucha.com

Position Title: Assistant Sensory Scientist
Date: December 2021

Department: Brewing Solutions
FLSA: Non-exempt

Location: Yakima
Grade/Level:
 
 
Reports to:  Sensory Scientist

Direct Reports:  None

 Position Summary:
As a member of the Sensory Team, the Assistant Sensory Scientist actively participates in sensory and flavor projects and tasks.  This position requires the use of sensory methods and analytical chemistry to drive new product development, product improvements, and provide internal and external technical support.  The Assistant Sensory Scientist collaborates on projects with Research & Development, Sales/Marketing, Brewing/R&D (Haas Innovations Brewing), Hop Breeding/Agronomy, QA/QC, Procurement, and Manufacturing to execute plans and achieve desired goals.

Primary Responsibilities: (Must consider: 1) knowledge required; 2) problem solving; and 3) accountability.)

% of time

1.   Day-to-day Sensory activities and technical support:

• Works with the Brewing Solutions team on projects related to sensory panel, HBC experimental variety evaluation, Compusense®, hop field sensory, new product support, customer education programs, and ad hoc technical support requests.
• Generates data from sensory evaluations of hops, hop products, and the use of these products in beer and other beverages.
• Assists in maintaining and updating the Hop and Product Libraries.
• Supports activities in establishing, maintaining, and updating the Hops and Product Libraries sensory/chemistry database.
• Answers customer sensory questions.
• Assists in roots cause analysis and responses to customer complaints.
• Assists in the development and publication of product specification sheets.

  2.Selection:
Works closely with Supply Chain to assist in executing customer varietal/lot quality evaluation, identifying and providing appropriate varietals/lots to specific customers, participating in customer selection sessions, track customer lot preferences, and communicate lot preferences to Supply Chain team.


  7.Other duties as assigned.

 Conditions of Employment:

1. Position requires a high degree of latitude and time flexibility.  When no special circumstances exist, working hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Hours worked more than 40 in a workweek are compensated at the overtime rate.
2. Position requires working with hops and other beer/beverage ingredients.  It will require tasting of beer and other alcoholic beverages. The employee must be able perform assigned duties (assisting with hops, beer and other related ingredients) to be employed and/or remain employed.
3. Will be expected to work in and around an analytical laboratory setting containing chemicals, solvents, and hop products.
4. Must comply with the John I. Haas, Inc. Environmental Management (EMS) and Quality Management (QMS) systems and have been trained on systems requirements.
5. Must be trained regarding procedures for managing significant environmental aspects, specifically:

1. Importance of conformity
2. Significant environment aspect
3. Roles and responsibilities
4. Potential consequence for departure from procedure

 

1. Travel may be involved as well as special projects, activities and customer entertainment that may require working during evening hours and weekends.

 Qualifications:  (Education/Experience/Skills required of the Position)Required:

1. B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field and relevant working experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
2. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
3. Strong interpersonal communication (written and verbal) skills, including success collaborating with others and working in a team environment.
4. Experience in or exposure to evaluating flavor materials and quality processes.
5. Experience managing multiple projects/job tasks with competing priorities and successfully adhering to defined timelines.

 Preferred:

1. Practical beer, wine, spirits, seltzer, and/or food Sensory Panel experience outside of college coursework. This includes being a participant, executing sensory panels, and data analysis.
2. Sensory experience in Descriptive Analysis, Preference Testing, Difference Testing, Consumer Testing, and Shelf Life Testing.
3. Compusense Cloud software experience.

 

1. Proficiency in statistics software XLStat or JMP.
2. Passion for hops, beer, brewing, or homebrewing.

 This form indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this job title.  It is not designed to contain nor should it be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of all employees with this job title.

Interested?  Apply HERE

Associate Scientist
 CID Bio-Science, Inc., has been designing instruments for agricultural and environmental plant research for over 28 years. The company was established in 1989 with the introduction of a state-of-the-art handheld photosynthesis system. Since then, they have expanded to develop 17 instruments to measure plant function, continuously employing new innovations and technologies. Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, CID instruments are used in over 150 countries, have been featured in more than 2300 peer-reviewed research papers, and is represented by distributors in 44 countries.
 CID Bio-Science, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Associate Scientist to join our team. The Associate Scientist will work closely with the Application Science department to help drive the R&D process.
 Job Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing on various agricultural and food commodities to be used in development of new technologies and validation of existing technologies.
  
• Maintain all laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
  
• Organize and manage all data – both in hard copy form and electronically using the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
  
• Use data acquired in the lab to create and validate chemometric models with our proprietary AppBuilder software.
  
• Draft clear and concise reports containing statistical analysis of data, as well as SOPs.
  

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a chemistry or biology field - preferably Food Science/Technology, Agronomy/Crop Science, or Agricultural Technology.
  
• Associate degree in a chemistry or biology field with 2+ years of experience in an R&D or Laboratory role.
  
• An in-depth understanding of common analytical laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
  
• Proficiency with computers and the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with a cross-functional team.
  

 The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• Experience working autonomously in an analytical laboratory setting.
  
• Experience performing quality assessment for various agricultural commodities and food products.
  
• Experience with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and chemometric techniques such as partial least-squares (PLS) regression, artificial neural networks (ANN), and convolutional neural networks (CNN).
  
• Technical writing experience.
  

 Employee Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match.
  
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  
• Company-paid personal time off and holidays.
  
• Flexible work hours.
  
• An award-winning workplace located in downtown Camas, WA.
  

 To apply for this position, please submit a Resume/CV to Galen George at ggeorge@cid-inc.com. ​

​OREGON FRUIT PRODUCTS

Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor

Department: Operations

Reports To: Quality Manager

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Prepared By: Amy Nieto

Prepared Date: 6/12/20

Approved By: Gabino Gispert

Approved Date:  
​
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists QA Manager in different activities and conducting inspections to look for areas of improvement and enforce proper GMP adherence. 
 
Assists QA Manager with all external audits. 

Provides leadership and supervision of QA and QC technicians. Tracks daily, weekly and monthly performance goals for QA and QC technicians. Provides formal and informal feedback through coaching, monitoring and evaluating job results.  

Audits the procedures of lab personnel and other plant staff to ensure quality standards are being met.  Trains employees and ensure food safety and quality parameters are met. 

JOB DUTIES: 

• Reviews and signs daily quality paperwork as completed by technicians, operators and supervisors.  
• Engages in pre-operational and in-process inspections during the day, communicating and providing technical expertise and support for production and QC.
• Maintains and orders laboratory supplies, equipment inventory calibration and repairs.
• Must be flexible with work schedule and work weekend and extra hours as needed
• Maintains a proficiency with ERP system including positive release, holding non-conforming product and lot tracking.
• Ensures compliance with company quality/food safety system programs.
• Provides oversite microbiological, analytical and sensory testing, sales samples, and product returns positive release, raw material incoming inspection, preoperational inspection, internal audits, root cause analysis.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Frequently works under tight time constraints or with business activities of a seasonal/cyclical nature
• Display excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with internal customers and coworkers.
• Respectfully takes direction from manager. 
• Other duties as assigned.
•  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Directly supervises employees in the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) Departments. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 
QUALIFICATIONS 
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in the field of Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry or closely related field. Minimum of one to three years’ experience in quality systems management in a food manufacturing environment including supervisory responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement is a plus. Knowledge of principles and practices of food processing and food sensory, manufacturing, and packaging. Solid knowledge of food safety and food quality standards (regulatory and customer). Knowledge of principles and practices of laboratory methods and equipment.

 
LANGUAGE SKILLS 
Ability to create professional written reports and correspondence; to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, statistics, area, circumference, and volume; to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

 
COMPUTER SKILLS
Has computer job skills including logging on to systems, ability to communicate by email, ability to compose documents, enter database information, download forms, and preserve/backup important data. Has knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.  

 
REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

HACCP, PCQI, BRC and/or SQF practitioner’s certification are highly preferred.
 
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position requires hands on supervisory duties, spending most of the time in the production floor in a manufacturing/plant, occasionally has exposure to an outdoors environment. Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure. Occasionally travels, including overnight stays, to other worksites, for off-site meetings, and for training purposes

Interested?  Please send resume and cover letter to Amy Nieto at amyn@oregonfruit.com

Quality Control Technician  

JOB SUMMARY: The Quality Control Technician is responsible for the quality, food safety and esthetics of  the product. The QC technician follows through on set processes and ensure adherence  

to good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards  

and product quality standards. They conduct product development tasks as assigned  

and utilized various analytical tools and techniques. 

REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Manager 

COVERED OPS & Tech supports specialist, QA Lead 

ABSENCE COVERED: QC Manager/ OPS & Tech supports specialist/ QA Lead 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: 

▪ Work in a safe manner using proper PPE at all times and verify that others are also doing so. ▪ Conducting startup check verification 

▪ Collect product samples, verify their testing and manage data input on micro log 

▪ Create and file COA’s as required 

▪ Administer calibration program including verification of daily, monthly and yearly activities ▪ Conduct monthly audits, maintain issues and actions log for completeness 

▪ Manage hold area and hold log 

▪ Conduct sanitation and metal detector operation validations 

▪ Administer environmental testing program including sampling and data logging 

▪ Participate in internal audit program 

▪ Conduct product tests as needed 

▪ Conduct shelf life testing and administer retention sample area 

▪ Support operations as needed 

▪ Conduct pest control activities and manage logs 

▪ Develop new products as assigned 

▪ Operate analytical and operational equipment to manufacture samples 

▪ Other tasks as required  

SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING 

▪ Ability to read, write, and understand English. (Without an interpreter) 

▪ Experienced with MS office program suite. 

▪ Ability to work in a team environment in a positive manner of respect, cooperation & flexibility. ▪ Good work ethic and ability to work independently. 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION 

▪ Science background required 

▪ Food quality experience  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

▪ Able to lift 30 pounds repeatedly.  

▪ Ability to climb ladders. 

▪ Prolonged standing and repetitive bending. 

▪ Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as necessary. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

▪ Mostly inside an industrial food grade facility. 

▪ Smock, hairnet (beard net if necessary) ear and eye protection are required within the facility. ▪ Occasional outside work is necessary.


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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.