Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician
Our client is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support quality initiatives in a fast-growing food manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring product safety and consistency, especially as the facility prepares to launch a new production line. Opportunities are available on both day and night shifts, depending on operational needs.

This role is onsite in McMinnville, Oregon.

Available Shifts:

• Night Shift: 5PM-5AM
• Day Shift: 5AM-5PM

Quality Control Technician Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and testing at various stages of production to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Enforce and train team members on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Conduct allergen, gluten, and sanitation verifications to ensure food safety.
• Monitor and audit food contact surfaces and equipment cleanliness prior to production.
• Manage non-conforming materials and initiate holds or rejections as necessary.
• Calibrate testing instruments and ensure accuracy of equipment.
• Perform required line checks such as weight verification, metal detection, and lot coding.
• Review incoming raw and packaging materials for quality and proper documentation.
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot quality issues and implement improvements.
• Accurately complete all quality records and maintain documentation per standard operating procedures.
• Support overall cleanliness and orderliness of workstations and surrounding areas.
• Communicate any deviations or quality concerns to the Quality Supervisor or Quality Director.

Quality Control Technician Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or quality control preferred.
• Working knowledge of HACCP; formal HACCP training is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to interact across teams and levels.
• Comfortable enforcing quality standards and escalating concerns when necessary.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Familiarity with food safety protocols and documentation practices.

Salary: $23.60/hr + $2.50 night shift differential with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, which includes 401(k) with matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance. Additional benefits include paid time off, opportunities for career advancement, and a referral program. These benefits are designed to support employees’ well-being, financial security, and growth within the organization.

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