QC Lab Technician

Pacific Coast Producers • Salem, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for its Salem, Oregon facility, which produces maraschino cherries and other cherry products. The role performs the final quality control check of finished products against specifications before they enter warehouse inventory or are shipped to customers.

The technician conducts routine laboratory tests on brined cherries, syrups, and brine samples; maintains accurate test records; monitors product quality; and supports Food Safety and HACCP testing and documentation. The position also involves maintaining laboratory equipment and a clean, organized, hazard-free work area, using computers to manage and evaluate data and specifications, and verifying QC documents. Employees are expected to perform duties in a way that supports facility and product safety and quality, and to report food safety concerns to Operations or QA Management.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, at $19.70 per hour. Overtime may be required when needed. Employees may be eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance and retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan.

Requirements

• Demonstrate excellent math skills, including calculating percentages and averages and performing basic arithmetic.
• Complete the QC lab test with a minimum score of 80%.
• Demonstrate efficient use of computers and programs.
• Provide attention to detail in daily duties.
• Follow instructions, work within time constraints, and work in a team environment.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and safety rules.
• Maintain a high degree of cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Maintain a good attendance and performance record.
• Be able to work varied shifts, including weekends.
• Demonstrate strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Use communication skills to interact with colleagues and internal customers.
• Meet the physical requirements, including frequent walking, standing, twisting, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, touching, reaching, gripping, hearing, color identification, and close vision; and moderate bending, stooping, sitting, finger dexterity, and stair climbing.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in data entry and 10-key.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tests on brined maraschino cherries, syrups, and brine samples, including pH, SO2, brix, preservatives, and microbiological analyses.
• Maintain accurate records of laboratory tests and report deviations from specifications.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and the work area in a clean, organized, and hazard-free manner.
• Use computers and programs to look up, enter, monitor, analyze, and evaluate data and specifications.
• Monitor fruit and syrup quality to ensure it meets specifications.
• Sign off on or verify QC documents as needed.
• Perform Food Safety and HACCP program testing and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform duties in a manner that upholds the safety and quality of the facilities and products.
• Report food safety issues or concerns to Operations or QA Management.

Benefits

• Affordable medical insurance.
• Affordable dental insurance.
• Affordable vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan, for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED