Quality Control Technician (Night Shift)

Position: Quality Control Technician Reports to: Manager, Quality Assurance

Starting Wage : $21.63/hour, with an increase to $22.66/hour after three months probationary period.
Shift : Sunday to Thursday, 11PM - 7:30AM

We created One Degree Organic Foods to give you the power to meet every farmer, farm co-op, and producer behind every ingredient you are eating just like a farmers market. Our family believes in the connection between healthy soil, healthy plants, and healthy people.

Our business is growing rapidly and were now looking for an experienced Quality Control Technician to join our Quality Assurance team! Our Quality Control Technician will help us ensure all our products meet regulatory, internal, and customer requirements.

WHY JOIN US...
We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:

• Earn More: Competitive wages, shift premiums, and bonus pay make up many of our compensation packages. We also have regular gift card draws and provide an annual voucher for up to $130 towards safety footwear.
• We Promote a Healthy Lifestyle: Free delicious bread, discounts at our retail store with a great selection of organic products, free healthy fruit and snacks provided weekly onsite, and company-paid health care benefits (health, dental, vision, EFAP).
• Have Fun: Family summer picnic, Town Halls, winter party, staff celebrations, and many ad hoc activities.
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Development: In addition to Quality, we also hire for our Production, Packaging, Warehouse, Innovation, and Leadership teams! We pride ourselves on promoting from within whenever possible!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Monitor quality standards of finished products and raw ingredients coming into and leaving our warehouse facility
• Effectively communicate quality control expectations to employees and support with training for GMPs
• Conduct QA tests to ensure products meet specifications
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures such as BRC, HACCP, GMPs, SSOP, process deviation, hold, and release procedures
• Maintain product traceability verifying lot numbers and systems
• Communicate effectively with the rest of the team to ensure clarity and continuity
• Perform various inspections to ensure quality (i.e., pre-operation, ingredient, shipping & receiving)
• Provide backup support for other QA positions as needed
• Effectively solve problems analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending the right course of action

Other

• You are willing to work flexible shifts to cover for vacations, sick days, or leave if required

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Diploma/Degree in a science-related discipline is considered an asset
• You have a basic working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook skills

NICE-TO-HAVE:

• Previous experience working in a food production facility
• You have knowledge of GMPs and Good Lab Practices.
• Valid driver's license preferred
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