Quality Technician - Seasonal - PM Shift 3:15 pm - 1:45 am

Brew Dr Kombucha•Tualatin, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for verifying quality procedures on our production floor to ensure that all products meet our internal standards. This role helps monitor GMPs on the production floor and ensure that all personnel and processes adhere to proper Food Safety practices, addressing any quality deviations that may arise. In addition, the Quality Technician is responsible for performing routine checks on all packaging lines and reviewing and verifying all records completed by production and operations. The Quality team works closely with the production team and laboratory team to ensure the production of quality products in a timely fashion.

Requirements

BS degree or coursework in related field is a plus (Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related discipline), or experience in Quality Assurance
Intermediate MS Office or Google Platform experience

Nice To Haves

Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and recommendations to employees in production regarding GMPs, product specifications, and food safety practices.
Train new hires in the FSQA Department on key tasks and job responsibilities.
Monitor the production team’s adherence to GMPs, product specifications, SOPs, SSOPs, and food safety.
Address all GMP violations with both production management and team members.
Conduct sampling and perform routine checks and testing on multiple packaging lines, including but not limited to verification of packaging lot codes, correct packaging components, package integrity, carbonation, and cap removal torque.
Identify and implement corrective actions when production deviates from the Food Safety Plan and practices.
Furnish accurate verbal and written reports and shift hand-downs to the quality department and plant management regarding product and process quality and consistency, process capabilities, and Food Safety.
Identify and address GMP violations with quality management, production management, and team members.
Assist Operations/Production with creating Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work Instructions and adhering to processes.
Review and verify all QA/QC records, including shipping & receiving, monitoring, cleaning, and all Process Control Documents.
Function as internal auditor to monitor the plant for compliance with FSMA and 3rd-party regulations and review for compliance with GMPs performing inspections of the production floor as needed.
Support quality management systems, including pest control, chemical verification, traceability, and others as determined by management.
Identify and investigate non-conforming materials, place material on hold as needed and communicate with production on all holds and product disposition.
Conduct a pre-shipment review of the finished product
Assist with investigating customer complaints
Obtain and maintain accurate records to determine the consistency of product quality, compliance with regulatory agency requirements, and documentation of the Food Safety Plan.
Act as backup to the FSQA Document Coordinator for crucial food safety functions