Food Safety Technician (Contract - 1 Year)

Northwest Naturals • Bothell, WA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Naturals, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tree Top, Inc.) is a leading supplier of fruit juice concentrates, servicing both domestic and international manufacturers for products and applications such as non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, sauces, dressings, bakery and confections. We are currently seeking a Food Safety Technician to join our Quality Team in Bothell, Washington. As Food Safety Technician, you'll play a key role in protecting product integrity and ensuring every batch meets our high standards.

Requirements

• Knowledge of lab and pilot equipment, including process equipment and process and product testing requirements.
• Sound understanding of food science discipline.
• General understanding of food laws and regulations.
• Mathematics and scientific weights and measurements.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ability to duplicate formulas and make changes to existing formulas to meet target flavor profile.
• Accurately document formulas, specifications, and operating procedures.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Accurately perform mathematical and scientific calculations.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Effectively organize, plan, and execute.
• Use computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Meet behaviors established in NWN's performance management and development process.
• A bachelor's degree in a science-related discipline is highly preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in food science, focusing on preparing and testing samples and ensuring quality of food products.

Nice To Haves

• Prior training and/or experience in HACCP and GFSI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test batch samples for quality, consistency, and safety
• Maintain and execute in-house microbiological testing programs
• Organize and manage raw materials and sample inventory
• Complete accurate documentation and support compliance requirements
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Management to support product quality

Benefits

• medical/vision
• dental
• flexible spending accounts
• life
• disability
• retirement (401(k) and profit-sharing)
• voluntary insurance
• wellness program
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement
• charitable gift matching
• bonus program
• paid time off (15 days per year)
• volunteer time off (1 day per year)
• paid holidays (10 days per year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level