QC Lab Lead

Pacific Coast Producers•The Dalles, OR

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers, a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking a talented and experienced Quality Control Lab Lead to join our team at our Production Facility in The Dalles, OR. PCP is investing in its people and advancing a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America. Our Salem facility produces maraschino cherries and other cherry products in various styles, colors, and flavors.

Requirements

Associates degree in physical science; or 2 years of lab experience in lieu of degree.
Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook and general computer skills
Strong arithmetic skills (must be able to calculate percentages, ppm, averages, basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
Must have laboratory skills (measuring pH, titrating, solutions preparation, laboratory cleaning, and laboratory safety).
High degree of cleanliness and organization.
Ability to work well with and motivate others and be a self-starter.
Must be able to work within deadlines and time restraints.
Exercise care and attention in the performing of daily duties as reports are relied on as the accurate record of product quality.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders.
Demonstrates ability to follow all good manufacturing practices and safety rules.
Must have and maintain a good attendance record and performance record.
Be able to become PCQI certified.

Responsibilities

Maintain current knowledge of grades and specifications of all areas of production.
Check, evaluate, review, maintain and update accurate QC documentation, forms, logs and procedures.
Proficient in grading with the ability to direct, train and monitor QC graders & lab techs.
Perform routine laboratory tests, maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
Frequent use of computers and programs to lookup, enter, monitor, analyze and evaluate data. Create reports and documentation.
Enter QC data into computer in a timely manner.
Perform, direct and evaluate microbiological testing.
Oversee sample request ordering, preparations, labeling, entry and shipping.
Maintain a clean, organized and hazard free work area.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the QA Manager.
Maintain confidentiality on results obtained from in house or third-party testing.
Uphold the safety and quality of the facilities and products produced.
Report all food safety issues or concerns to a Production Manager, Plant Manager or QA Manager.