Quality Specialist II - 1st Shift

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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 maker 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 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 3rd shift. This role contributes to non‑conformance investigations, verifies corrective actions, and supports both internal and external audits. Additionally, the specialist participates in training production staff on food safety procedures and provides support to developing members of the quality team. The role partners closely with quality subject matter experts and leadership to ensure consistent application of standards and continuous improvement across the facility.

1st Shift: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM

• Support quality audits, internal, customer, and regulatory, by providing relevant documentation and clear, accurate explanations as needed.
• Conduct and document thorough pre‑operational inspections to verify sanitation effectiveness, clearly communicating any deficiencies to the Manufacturing team.
• Promptly communicate and document quality or food safety concerns to production and quality leadership, and actively participate in investigations related to non‑conformances.
• Participate in root cause analysis, and corrective action verification.
• Identify and control non‑conforming products.
• Maintain records and databases, including auditing for accuracy.
• Act as the quality resource for onsite government inspectors, providing explanations of policies, retrieving label records and offering support across other inspection related areas.
• Monitor production processes for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and other food safety programs.
• Verify calibration of designated equipment, thermometers, scales, and testing instruments.
• Enforce plant sanitation, allergen control and other food safety and quality policies during production.
• Assist with training of production staff on quality standards and food safety procedures.
• Guide, mentor, and support to developing QACS staff.
• In the absence of incumbent, the direct supervisor will act as designee.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full‑time basis.
• Be responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflect positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Embody OFD’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department and company culture.

Oregon Freeze Dry has office, manufacturing and outdoor work spaces where this position is required to access and work. Employees 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; the 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, a minimum of two (2) years of experience in food manufacturing with a Bachelor’s degree, or additional relevant experience with an Associate’s degree, high school diploma, or equivalent.
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