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Quality Assurance Technician I
The Tofurky Company (a leading manufacturer of meat alternatives) is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I. In this role you will join a team of technicians responsible for verifying food safety during each step in production, ensuring our customers can always enjoy our products with full confidence. The QA Technician will assist in the monitoring and advancement of our food safety and quality programs by completing both daily process checks and assisting in both short- and long-term projects. This is a full-time position, reporting to our Quality Assurance Supervisor.
In our stable and growing company, you’ll look forward to on-the-job training, great benefits and room for advancement. Your skills will be employed in our new state of the art facility built to LEED platinum standards located in beautiful Hood River, OR. We’d expect you to thrive in a dynamic environment, where hard work and having fun are respected and encouraged.
What you’ll do:
- Verifying critical process checks and labeling appropriately.
- Inspecting and swabbing production equipment for cleanliness, damage, allergens, and/or microorganisms.
- Assisting in the pest management program, monitors plant and exterior for pests.
- Collecting packages for inspections and analyses.
- Organizing and filing records for quality assurance, compliance, and HACCP activities.
- Monitoring quality assurance consumables inventory.
- Verifying accuracy of weighing equipment.
- Monitoring metal detectors, pasteurizers, ovens, and other critical process equipment.
- Verifying accuracy of finished product codes and shelf dates against requirements.
- Assisting QA Tech II with assigned activities.
What we’ll do:
We know you’re valuable and we’ll work hard to keep you challenged. The qualified candidate will receive:
- Competitive salary, $17.45 – $19.04 per hour dependent on experience.
- 100% employer paid comprehensive medical and vision, 80% employer paid dental benefits.
- Auto-enrollment in Tofurky profit sharing program and eligibility for 401K contribution match.
- Employer paid Term Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Company paid time off including holiday time.
Schedule:
- Swing Shift: 3:30 pm- 2:00 am, Monday – Thursday
- Shift Differentials for Swing, Graveyard and Weekend work apply
How to apply:
Please apply online at https://tofurky.com/careers/
The Tofurky Company values a diverse workforce. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Tofurky Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship disability status or otherwise qualified membership in any other class protected by applicable law.
What skills and education you’ll need:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Basic math and writing skills
- Basic-level computer skills using Microsoft Windows and Office.
- Bilingual preferred
- Experience working in food manufacturing a plus
Salary : $17 - $19