QA - QUALITY ASSURANCE PRODUCTION

Empire Packing • Olympia, WA

5d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician performs activities related to developing, applying, and maintaining quality standards for processes, materials, and products. The role analyzes process reports and troubleshoots problems to correct quality issues. Work is conducted on the plant floor in a food-processing environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good math skills.
• Well-organized, with good attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Adaptable and dependable, with the ability to follow directions and cooperate with others.
• Maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions using common sense, and to deal with problems involving a few different variables.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food manufacturing quality control.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance testing on products and raw materials on the plant floor.
• Use or adapt inspection equipment to meet quality control standards, and suggest procedures, standards, or equipment changes to facilitate work and maintain product quality.
• Investigate the causes of faulty work and consult with and advise production supervisors about corrective measures.
• Ensure sell-by and production dates are correct on product runs.
• Analyze the facts or circumstances surrounding problems and determine appropriate action within standard practices.
• Measure and test products, and tabulate data concerning the quality and reliability of materials, products, or processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) with a company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career growth through the Better Futures program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED