Product Inspection Technician 1st Shift

Oberto Snacks Inc•Kent, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing quality check support to the ready-to-eat processing and packaging lines. This role monitors the quality of WIP and finished products to ensure consistent and safe products that meet company specifications are supplied to our customers.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent
Basic computer literacy (label making)
Understanding and compliance with all GMPs (OJT)
Understanding and compliance with all personal safety rules (OJT)
Familiarity with HACCP (OJT)
Ability to work with other people to accomplish team goals
Ability to use discretion/judgment
Ability to read weights and count
Ability to meet deadlines
Basic reading and verbal communication in English and record numbers
Accuracy and attention to detail
Attention to quality
Must be able to lift at least 35lbs

Nice To Haves

Experience with Quality Assurance

Responsibilities

Ensure meat, dates, tape, labels and other supplies are correct according to product specifications.
Pull random samples and perform leaker checks on bags, operating the fish tank to observe the bag for leaks.
Record leaker data and inform the machine operator, department leader and Quality Assurance Technician 2/3 if any leakers are discovered.
Inspect bags to help eliminate or reduce product waste or rework, inspections may include but are not limited to hourly weight or count checks, oxygen level tests, and printed information verification (such as allergen statements).
Raise any quality concerns to the operator, packaging lead or QA Tech 2/3 immediately.
Maintain the fish tank and other packaging quality check equipment in a sanitary manner.
Record quality data for directed tasks.
Perform calibration verification checks of the in-line check weighers.
Perform verification checks on the in-line metal and ageless detectors.
Gather samples and perform MPR analysis in accordance with written procedures.
Gather samples and perform AW (water activity) analysis in accordance with written procedures.
Gather samples and perform PH (acidity/ alkalinity) analysis in accordance with written procedures.
Ensure sanitary handling procedures in all activities.
Inform Management of any Food Safety or Quality issues or of any processes which have become noncompliant with specified requirements.
Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
Maintain accountability to Oberto Brands Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
The PI Tech is backed up by Packaging Machine Operator or Production Lead.
The PI Tech backs up the Packager 1.
Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and wellness program, and Flex spending account.
401K Plan with a generous company match
10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan Oberto with contribution match.
Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
Discount commuter benefits
Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program
Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Services and Pet Insurance
Employee Referral Program
Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program
Matching Charity Donations
Pet Insurance
Oberto Product Discounts
Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam’s Club.
First-class onsite fitness center