QA - Quality Assurance Tech

Empire Packing • Olympia, WA

15h • 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 address quality issues. Quality assurance testing is conducted on products and raw materials on the plant floor. The technician uses or adapts inspection equipment to meet quality control standards and may suggest improvements to procedures, standards, and equipment. The role also investigates faulty work, advises production supervisors on corrective measures, verifies sell-by and production dates, evaluates circumstances surrounding quality problems, and measures and tests products while recording quality and reliability data. Other duties may be assigned.

The position works for long hours in a no-kill food-processing environment that is wet, damp, and cold, with temperatures frequently below freezing. Employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their workdays. Physical activities include standing or sitting for long periods, bending, stooping, and lifting. The job requires hearing ordinary conversations, frequent use of wrists, hands, or fingers, and average visual acuity for inspecting products or documents or operating machinery.

The stated compensation is $18.00–$20.00 in the job description, which also lists a wage scale of $18.00–$19.00. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days; sick leave, vacation, and company-observed holidays; a 401(k) company match after the first year, subject to the company vesting schedule; and continuous learning and career-growth opportunities through the Better Futures program.

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, professional attitude and appearance.
• Apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions and address problems involving a few different variables.
• Ability to perform manufacturing work on the plant floor, including prolonged standing or sitting, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information, sometimes with loud background noise.
• Ability to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Average visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents and products or operate machinery.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds throughout the day.
• Ability to work long hours in a wet, damp, cold food-processing environment, with temperatures frequently below freezing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food manufacturing quality control.
• Bilingual 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 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 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 beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Sick leave, vacation, and company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth support through the Better Futures program.

What This Job Offers

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