Seasonal Quality Technician - PM, Mon-Thu

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Full Time Technical Tualatin Brewery, Tualatin, OR, US

Position Title :
Seasonal Quality Technician

Department : FSQA

Location:

Tualatin Brewery

Supervisory Responsibilities :
No

Reports to:

FSQA Manager

Worker Category:
Full-Time

FLSA Classification :
Non-exempt

Position Summary:

The Seasonal Quality Technician is responsible for verifying quality procedures on our production floor to ensure that all products meet our internal standards. This role helps monitor GMPs on the production floor and ensure that all personnel and processes adhere to proper Food Safety practices, addressing any quality deviations that may arise. In addition, the Quality Technician is responsible for performing routine checks on all packaging lines and reviewing and verifying all records completed by production and operations.

The Quality team works closely with the production team and laboratory team to ensure the production of quality products in a timely fashion.

About This Seasonal Position:
This is a full-time, temporary seasonal position expected to run for 6-8 months beginning in November 2026. Seasonal team members receive the benefits and time-off programs outlined in the Seasonal Team Member Policy. Seasonal employment does not guarantee continued employment after the seasonal assignment ends.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and recommendations to employees in production regarding GMPs, product specifications, and food safety practices.

Train new hires in the FSQA Department on key tasks and job responsibilities.

Monitor the production team’s adherence to GMPs, product specifications, SOPs, SSOPs, and food safety.

Address all GMP violations with both production management and team members.

Conduct sampling and perform routine checks and testing on multiple packaging lines, including verifying packaging lot codes, correct packaging components, package integrity, carbonation, and cap removal torque.

Identify and implement corrective actions when production deviates from the Food Safety Plan and practices.

Furnish accurate verbal and written reports and shift hand-downs to the quality department and plant management regarding product and process quality and consistency, process capabilities, and Food Safety.

Identify and address GMP violations with quality management, production management, and team members.

Assist Operations/Production with creating Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work Instructions and adhering to processes.

Review and verify all QA/QC records, including shipping & receiving, monitoring, cleaning, and all Process Control Documents.

Function as internal auditor to monitor the plant for compliance with FSMA and 3rd-party regulations and review for compliance with GMPs, performing inspections of the production floor as needed.

Support quality management systems, including pest control, chemical verification, traceability, and others as determined by management.

Identify and investigate non-conforming materials, place material on hold as needed, and communicate with production on all holds and product disposition.

Conduct a pre-shipment review of the finished product

Assist with investigating customer complaints

Obtain and maintain accurate records to determine the consistency of product quality, compliance with regulatory agency requirements, and documentation of the Food Safety Plan.

Act as backup to the FSQA Document Coordinator for crucial food safety functions

Qualifications &

Experience:

BS degree or coursework in a related field is a plus (Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related discipline), or experience in Quality Assurance.

Intermediate MS Office or Google Platform experience

Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for long periods and move dynamically on the production floor

Ability to sit continuously at a computer

Carry weight, lift up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Taste/Smell - the ability to detect and perceive fermentation and tea flavors and aromas

Ability to climb a ladder occasionally

While performing the duties of this position, the worker may be exp osed to inside environmental conditions, hot fluids, pressurized vessels and transfer lines, strong odors, chemicals, noise levels above 85 decibels, confined spaces,…