Quality Assurance Tech - 1st shift

Conagra Brands • Kent, WA

1d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Shift: 5:00 AM-1:30 PM Hourly Rate: $25.50 an hour Essential Functions: Inspects, tests, weights, tastes, smells, observes, measures and performs procedures (mixing, cooking and heating) on raw materials and finished products to determine if these products meet specifications. Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) assuring that hygiene standards are met and kept, by alerting leadership of non-compliance. Maintain specifications and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on production and processes. Maintain rejection program by tracking and isolating effected product, reason for rejection, disposition of product and maintenance of these records. Investigate root cause of rejection and make recommendations based on findings to prevent future rejections. Creating, writing, updating, revising quality assurance programs; e.g., Frozen plant HACCP Program and SOP’s. Coach, train, and advise other team members, both individually and in a group setting, on problem-solving processes relating to food production. Create and update food processing forms based on specifications and SOP’s. Facilitate continuous improvement by utilizing SPC tools to analyze product and process data. Responsible to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must adhere to plant work standards, high quality and productivity standards per plant requirements. Demonstrates flexibility to work varying hours and shifts, including overtime, to accommodate the production deadlines. Consistently meets internal and external customer expectations through teamwork, respect and willingness to help and support others. Demonstrates job related skills in verbal and written communication. Accepts accountability and responsibility for one’s work. Demonstrates skill in confronting issues, problem solving and decision making to achieve desired results. Demonstrates high motivation and energy in working with a sense of urgency in critical situations. Demonstrates good time management independent of supervision. SAP experience preferred. Flexible in working hours, able to work overtime on either before or after the shift as needed and on weekends. Anticipated Close Date: May 6, 2026 Location: Kent, Washington Our Benefits We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities Our Company At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request. At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Requirements

• Must adhere to plant work standards, high quality and productivity standards per plant requirements.
• Demonstrates flexibility to work varying hours and shifts, including overtime, to accommodate the production deadlines.
• Consistently meets internal and external customer expectations through teamwork, respect and willingness to help and support others.
• Demonstrates job related skills in verbal and written communication.
• Accepts accountability and responsibility for one’s work.
• Demonstrates skill in confronting issues, problem solving and decision making to achieve desired results.
• Demonstrates high motivation and energy in working with a sense of urgency in critical situations.
• Demonstrates good time management independent of supervision.
• Flexible in working hours, able to work overtime on either before or after the shift as needed and on weekends.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, weights, tastes, smells, observes, measures and performs procedures (mixing, cooking and heating) on raw materials and finished products to determine if these products meet specifications.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) assuring that hygiene standards are met and kept, by alerting leadership of non-compliance.
• Maintain specifications and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on production and processes.
• Maintain rejection program by tracking and isolating effected product, reason for rejection, disposition of product and maintenance of these records.
• Investigate root cause of rejection and make recommendations based on findings to prevent future rejections.
• Creating, writing, updating, revising quality assurance programs; e.g., Frozen plant HACCP Program and SOP’s.
• Coach, train, and advise other team members, both individually and in a group setting, on problem-solving processes relating to food production.
• Create and update food processing forms based on specifications and SOP’s.
• Facilitate continuous improvement by utilizing SPC tools to analyze product and process data.
• Responsible to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
• Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed