QC Tech

$43,680 - $47,840/Yr

Kelly Services - Portland, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Quality Control Technician (QC Tech) position is a contract-to-hire role focused on ensuring food safety and quality standards in a food and beverage production environment. The technician will be responsible for conducting quality assurance tests, monitoring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining quality-related documentation. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the administration of Food Safety, Pre-requisite, and quality programs within the warehouse and production areas.
• Conduct QA tests on incoming, in-process, and outgoing products as required.
• Monitor facilities' internal and external environments to ensure compliance with regulatory and company expectations.
• Review, track, and administer quality-related documentation to ensure traceability, compliance, and accuracy.
• Monitor production environment for adherence to regulatory and food safety policies.
• Perform regular line checks of all assigned areas, review production documents and CCPs, evaluate incoming and finished products, report results, and manage release and use of qualified ingredients.
• Enter test results into QC trending spreadsheets, report test results promptly and accurately to ensure product control and release.
• Ensure proper notification to all necessary parties of any deviations related to quality or food safety.
• Assist with new and existing Food Safety & Quality programs in order to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor's degree preferred.
• HACCP Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the food industry, specifically in Environmental Monitoring or relevant experience, or a BS degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Docs, and ERP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be comfortable working in environments with strong food smells and aromas.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with food safety and quality programs.
• Ability to adapt to new duties when called upon.
• Availability for overtime and weekend work when required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $21-23/hour.
• Opportunity for contract-to-hire position.