Quality Specialist II - 2nd Shift

Overview

Are you ready for your next adventure? At Oregon Freeze Dry, innovation isn’t just a buzzword, it’s our foundation. We are a purpose driven company with six decades of expertise in freeze-drying technology. Best known as the makers of Mountain House© meals, we are experts in advanced lyophilization solutions that can help people live healthier lives. Our headquarters in Albany, Oregon sits at the crossroads of science and nature, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that fuel bold ideas and transformative breakthroughs.

We're driven by a commitment to quality, creativity, and continuous improvement, and we're always looking ahead to what's next. We’re proud of our legacy, but our future is even more exciting. If you're passionate and ready to make an impact, Oregon Freeze Dry isn't just a place to work, it's where your adventure begins.

We’re looking for a Quality Specialist II to join our Quality team on 2nd (Sun - Thurs) shift. This role plays a critical role in food safety and quality monitoring activities, including GMP compliance, pre-operational inspections, and calibration verification. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, passionate about food safety, and driven to uphold the highest GMP standards.

2nd shift M-Th, Sundays 11-7 (off Fri / Sat)

• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by providing accurate documentation and clear explanations
• Conduct and document pre-operational inspections to verify sanitation effectiveness, communicating any deficiencies to Manufacturing
• Report and document quality or food safety concerns promptly and assist in investigations related to non-conformances
• Participate in root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions
• Identify, control, and document non-conforming products to prevent release
• Maintain accurate records and databases, ensuring data integrity through regular audits
• Serve as a quality resource during government inspections, providing policy explanations, label records, and related documentation
• Monitor production processes for compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and other food safety programs
• Verify calibration of equipment, thermometers, scales, and testing instruments
• Enforce sanitation, allergen control, and food safety policies during production
• Assist in training production team members on quality and food safety standards

Oregon Freeze Dry has office, manufacturing and outdoor work spaces where this position is required to access and work. Employee will be exposed to varying plant conditions including extreme temperatures, fumes, dust, wet and dry conditions, moderate to high noise. Employees may utilize a variety of tools, equipment or machinery. The work environment is fast paced; employee will perform tasks while experiencing numerous interruptions.

This position has the utmost responsibility for compliance with the rules and regulations regarding a safe and healthy work environment relative to their actions and conduct; this includes the ability to effectively use Personal Protective Equipment. While performing the job duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use English written and oral communication skills.

• Generally, two (2) years of experience in food manufacturing with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• HACCP certification highly preferred
• If not HACCP certified, must have ability to obtain within one year of hire
• Working knowledge of food safety, microbiology, and quality systems, including HACCP, SQF, and GMP standards, with the ability to apply them in daily practice
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make informed decisions
• Skilled at identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear and concise report writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using digital systems for documentation and reporting

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