QA - QUALITY ASSURANCE TECH

Empire Packing • Olympia, WA

2d • $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 takes place on the plant floor in a no-kill food processing environment that is wet, damp, and cold, with temperatures frequently below freezing for most of the workday.

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 work cooperatively with others.
• Helpful and professional attitude and appearance.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions and deal with problems involving a few different variables.
• Ability to stand or sit for long hours; bend, stoop, and lift; frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, or fingers; and hear ordinary conversations, sometimes with loud background noise.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds throughout the day.
• Ability to work long hours in wet, damp, and cold conditions, including temperatures frequently below freezing.

Nice To Haves

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

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 that 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 facts or circumstances surrounding individual problems to determine appropriate action within standard practices.
• Measure and test products, and tabulate data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows 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