Quality Assurance Technician - Milwaukie

Elephants Delicatessen•Milwaukie, OR

8d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring that every product meets Elephants Delicatessen’s standards for food safety, quality, and consistency. This is a hands-on role, with about 90% of your time on the production floor, working closely with production and quality teams. Your attention to detail will help maintain regulatory compliance while supporting the integrity and reputation of our brand. This position is a great fit for someone who takes pride in their work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing, food quality assurance, or a related role.
Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, Preventive Controls, allergen management, and food safety principles.
Current Oregon Food Handler Certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, work in refrigerated environments, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Comfortable working in a food manufacturing environment with exposure to allergens, sanitation chemicals, and production equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred.
HACCP and PCQI certifications are a plus.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-operational inspections and perform ATP and allergen swabbing prior to production startup.
Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Preventive Controls (PCs) to ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety programs.
Inspect incoming ingredients, packaging materials, finished products, labels, lot codes, and product weights for accuracy and compliance.
Complete HACCP, sanitation, environmental monitoring, receiving, and quality records accurately and in real time.
Verify calibration of thermometers, scales, pH meters, ATP luminometers, and other quality monitoring equipment.
Monitor and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), allergen control procedures, and sanitation requirements.
Support internal audits, mock recalls, USDA-FSIS and FDA inspections, and food safety initiatives.
Identify, document, and communicate food safety and quality concerns while assisting with corrective actions and investigations.
Collect environmental monitoring samples and maintain audit-ready documentation.
Partner with production, sanitation, and leadership teams to maintain product safety, quality, and consistency.

Benefits

Employer contributed vacation and sick time
Kaiser Medical coverage, with alternative care as a bonus (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.)
Mental Health Services
Dental
FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
401(k) with 4% company match
Training that will fast-track your culinary/hospitality career
Free counseling and financial services
Opportunities for advancement
Discounts on our delicious made-from-scratch food
Pet insurance
Chance to win employee raffles
Discounts at Sketchers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and many more
A commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection