Food Production Quality Assurance Associate

Now hiring for a Food Production Quality Assurance Associate
Location: Portland, OR
$19.00 – $20.00 per hour
Schedule:

• M-F 11am-7:30pm +OT during peak (6 days during peak season)
• M-F 2pm-10:30pm +OT during peak (6 days during peak season)
• M-F 6am-2:30pm +OT during peak (6 days during peak season)

Built Right Starts With You.

Join the crew as a Food Production Quality Assurance Associate in Portland and keep quality locked in from start to finish. Every part you check helps the line stay strong, the work stay steady, and the team stay proud.

Looking for Food Production Quality Assurance Associate jobs in Portland where attention to detail makes the difference? This opportunity lets you inspect products, verify quality standards, and help ensure every finished product meets customer expectations before it leaves the facility.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience Requirements

• Experience inspecting manufactured products using established quality standards and specifications.
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, or inspection documents.
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and measuring devices.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects and document inspection results accurately.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous quality inspection, quality assurance, manufacturing, or production experience is preferred.
• Technical training in manufacturing, quality assurance, or inspection procedures is beneficial.
• Experience performing first article, in-process, or final product inspections is beneficial.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, statistical process control, quality documentation, or corrective action procedures is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate accuracy, professionalism, and a commitment to producing high-quality work are well positioned for success as a Food Production Quality Assurance Associate.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform inspection activities throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift products or materials weighing up to 50 pounds when required.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment with accuracy.
• Ability to maintain visual focus and attention to detail while inspecting products in manufacturing or warehouse environments.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Quality-Focused Work Environment committed to safety, precision, and continuous improvement.

“It was another avenue of getting a job, and Staffmark provided that for me. It has given me new insight into being in the workforce. They have motivated me to further my career.” – Quality Inspector, Staffmark

As a Food Production Quality Assurance Associate you will inspect incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and engineering specifications. You will use precision measuring equipment, document inspection results, identify nonconforming materials, support corrective actions, and help maintain quality records while promoting safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

A Food Production Quality Assurance Associate supports manufacturing excellence by inspecting products for quality, accuracy, and compliance with established specifications. This role combines technical inspection skills with documentation, organization, and attention to detail.

The Food Production Quality Assurance Associate works with measuring instruments, inspection reports, and quality procedures to verify product conformity while helping identify opportunities for process improvement. Strong analytical skills support consistent manufacturing quality.

This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy precision, quality assurance, and manufacturing support.