Quality Control Technician

Okanagan Specialty Fruits•Moses Lake, WA

11d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Okanagan Specialty Fruits, LLC. (OSF) is seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician for its Moses Lake apple processing facility. This position is responsible for monitoring, documenting, and ensuring that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), finished goods specifications, process sheets and/or standard operating procedures (SOP) are all followed during process to achieve a good quality on the products.

Requirements

Knowledge of standard operating procedures (SOPs), sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs), GMPs, normal operating procedures, and food safety (HACCP)
ATP Luminometers
High School diploma or equivalent
2+ years’ experience in the Quality Assurance and Control regulated industry or bachelor’s degree in an applicable science related field.
Proven analytical strengths and experience
Excellent communication skills must read and write English, math and computer skills, detail orientated and positive attitude
Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs safely
Standing for long periods of time, frequent twisting and bending, use of both hands, manual & finger dexterity for rolling/manipulating
Compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety policies.
Follow all sanitation, hygiene, and PPE requirements.
Visible body piercings, jewelry, and any other prohibited personal items are not allowed on the production floor to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a laboratory a plus
A background in manufacturing and food processing environments is preferred
Food production knowledge FSMA and GFSI scheme knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Pre-operative and post-operative inspections of Equipment and Facility
Monitoring and record keeping of Quality Control Points – temperature, chemical concentrations
Interact with the QA Sanitation personnel to perform in their job function and acts as a guide that aids them as needed.
Operational Inspections- Facility Housekeeping
Responsible for cleanliness of equipment, tools, and utensils
Respond to Foreign Material Incidents
Product Hold/Segregation/Release
Product sampling, microbiological testing, and environmental microbiological testing
Calibration of thermometers, scales, balances, weigh checkers, and luminometers
Assist with all facility audits and/or inspections including GMP, Food Safety, Facility, Customer and GFSI
Inspection of all incoming raw materials including apples and packaging
The safe handling of all raw materials
Maintenance of required temperatures for products and rooms
Controlling the physical and organoleptic aspects of the product such as sizing, uniformity, texture, defects, feel, flavor, and odor
Documentation control of all quality documents
Monitor and verify metal detectors and pertaining elements
Assist in non-conformance investigations.
Focus on the end product, its functionality, interface, and performance according to the specifications.
Execute other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager