Quality Assurance Lab Lead
About The Position
The Neil Jones Food Company is looking for a Quality Assurance Lab Lead at our Northwest Packing facility in Vancouver, WA. The Neil Jones Food Company processes superior quality, fresh packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. With headquarters in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 35 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA. This is a part-time position, full-time during pack season, July – November, part-time the rest of the year. This is a non-exempt position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Associate’s degree in in Food Science, Sciences, Business or other related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred; or, any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
- At least 1 year experience in a food manufacturing environment and 1-2 years’ demonstrated supervisory experience overseeing a group of lab employees.
- Requires ability to obtain HACCP certification.
- Knowledge of SQF for Food Safety/Food Quality; demonstrated knowledge of USDA, QA, FSMA, and GFSI requirements; and proficient in Microsoft Windows, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, work 2nd shift, and extended hours and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July – early November.
Responsibilities
- Supervises QA personnel; ensures that lab functions are correctly administered according to QA procedures, GFSI requirements, USDA and FSMA regulations; relays and coordinates information with appropriate production and QA staff; responsible for training and coaching.
- Oversees daily auditing of processes and assures that required testing has been completed, properly entered into the computer databases and documentation reviewed and filed.
- Provides advice and direction to lab personnel and production managers regarding the required adjustments needed to keep products within specification.
- Conducts product surveys while in production.
- Assists in formulation and maintaining quality control objectives in compliance with corporate polices and controls.
Benefits
- Eligible for paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
