QC Lab Technician

Pacific Coast Producers • Salem, OR

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician at its Salem facility, which produces maraschino cherries and other cherry products. The technician performs final quality control checks on finished products before they are entered into warehouse inventory or shipped to customers. The role supports food safety and product quality standards and includes routine laboratory testing, data and documentation management, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week, with possible overtime when needed. The pay rate is $19.70 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent math skills, including the ability to calculate percentages and averages and perform basic arithmetic.
• Complete the QC lab test with a minimum score of 80%.
• Demonstrate efficient use of computers and programs.
• Proficiency in data entry and 10-key.
• Attention to detail in daily duties.
• Ability to follow instructions, work within time constraints, and work in a team environment.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and safety rules.
• High degree of cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Maintain a good attendance and performance record.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including communicating with colleagues and internal customers.
• Ability to walk, stand, twist, lift and carry up to 25 pounds, touch, reach, grip, hear, identify colors, and perform close-vision tasks.
• Ability to bend, stoop, sit, use finger dexterity, and climb stairs.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tests on brined maraschino cherries, syrups, and brine samples, including pH, SO₂, Brix, preservative, and microbiological analyses.
• Maintain accurate test records and report deviations from specifications.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and work area in a clean, organized, and hazard-free condition.
• 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.
• Conduct and document Food Safety and HACCP program testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Carry out all duties in a manner that supports facility and product safety and quality, and report food safety concerns to Operations or QA Management.

Benefits

• Affordable medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 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