Product Inspection Technician 1st Shift

Position

Production Technician – Quality Assurance – Kent, WA

Hours:

6:30 am – 3:00 pm (shift
1). Wage: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour (starting at $19.00).

• Ensure meat, dates, tape, labels, and other supplies are correct per product specifications.
• Pull random samples and perform leaker checks on bags, operating the fish tank to observe leaks.
• Record leaker data and inform the machine operator, department leader, and QA Tech 2/3 if any leakers are discovered.
• Inspect bags to help eliminate or reduce product waste or rework; inspections may include hourly weight or count checks, oxygen level tests, and printed information verification (e.g., allergen statements).
• Raise any quality concerns to the operator, packaging lead, or QA Tech immediately.
• Maintain the fish tank and other packaging quality check equipment in a sanitary manner.
• Record quality data for directed tasks.
• Perform calibration verification checks of the in-line check weighers.
• Perform verification checks on the in-line metal and ageless detectors.
• Gather samples and perform MPR analysis per written procedures.
• Gather samples and perform AW (water activity) analysis per written procedures.
• Gather samples and perform PH (acidity/alkalinity) analysis per written procedures.
• Ensure sanitary handling procedures in all activities.
• Inform Management of any Food Safety or Quality issues or non‑compliance with specified requirements.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain accountability to Oberto Brands Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• The PI Tech is backed up by Packaging Machine Operator or Production Lead.
• The PI Tech backs up the Packager 1.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Quality Assurance (preferred).
• Understanding and compliance with all GMPs (through OJT).
• Understanding and compliance with all personal safety rules (through OJT).
• Familiarity with HACCP (through OJT).
• Ability to work with others to accomplish team goals.
• Ability to use discretion and judgment.
• Ability to read weights and counts.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Basic reading and verbal communication in English; record numbers accurately.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be able to lift at least 35 lbs.

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Physical work includes climbing stairs, pulling hoses, etc.
• Willing to work in varying temperature environment.
• Ability to handle heavy objects safely, lift and/or move up to 25 lbs and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell.
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work in a processing environment with hazardous machinery, materials, chemicals, wet floors, and wet equipment; high voltage, hot water, and steam may be present.

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage; short‑term and long‑term disability; life insurance; wellness program;
  Flex spending account.
• 401K plan with generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan with contribution match.
• Tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities.
• Safety shoe program and safety glasses program.
• Paid jury duty and bereavement leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services and pet insurance.
• Employee referral program.
• Service award recognition program and employee recognition program.
• Matching charity donations.
• Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam’s Club.
• First‑class onsite fitness center.

Oberto Snacks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veterans’ status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Oberto Snacks participates in the E‑Verify program.

To apply, contact Human Resources at (253) 437‑6100 or apply directly on our website at