VHE-Technician- Quality Assurance

Reser's•Hillsboro, OR

21d

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician monitors key process control points during production operations and documents and reports food safety or quality issues so corrective actions can be taken. The role performs process verification checks at critical food safety and quality points in accordance with the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan, verifies environmental conditions such as facility temperatures and sanitizer concentrations, and helps maintain compliance with food safety and quality programs. The technician maintains records and documentation, conducts daily product reviews, and may assist with pre-operational inspections of the production plant and equipment. This position works in a food processing, warehouse, and food laboratory environment. Conditions may be wet or dry, with temperatures ranging from 25°F to 110°F. The role regularly involves standing and walking, climbing ladders, bending, reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds. Production demands may require overtime or evening and weekend scheduling.

Requirements

Associate degree in a science-related field, or at least 1 year in a Quality Assurance position, or equivalent experience.
Basic knowledge of good manufacturing practices, food safety, and safety requirements.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently enough to understand food safety documentation, ingredient labels, and similar materials.
Basic computer skills, including email, Word, and Excel.
Regular attendance and punctuality.
Ability to stand and walk regularly, climb ladders, bend, reach, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Document and report food safety or quality issues and participate in determining corrective actions.
May assist with pre-operational inspections of the production plant and equipment and complete related documentation.
Perform process verification checks at critical food safety and quality points according to the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan.
Participate in determining corrective actions when verification checks do not meet plan limits.
Verify facility environmental conditions, including temperatures, sanitizer concentrations, and other food safety-related conditions.
Complete Hold Tags and Cooling Tags, when appropriate, to isolate non-conforming ingredients or products.
Conduct and document daily product reviews and participate in evaluating key sensory attributes of finished products.
Maintain records and complete documentation according to assigned protocols.
Adhere to and monitor programs including HACCP, good manufacturing practices, foreign material control, plant sanitation, product quality assurance, and other assigned programs.
Be trained in HACCP and adhere to approved HACCP plans when monitoring Critical Control Points.