Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for a temp-to-hire position at a food production company in Portland, OR. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Pay Rate:

$23-25/hour

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 5:30am to 2:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, record, and support plant sanitation, personal hygiene, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP programs throughout the production process.
• Perform pre-operational inspections, ATP swabbing, allergen testing, and process checks during production and packaging to ensure product integrity, accurate labeling, and net weights.
• Collect and test samples of raw materials and finished products for microbiological and organoleptic quality, and schedule external laboratory testing as needed.
• Maintain and organize retention samples, standardize and calibrate laboratory equipment, and manage inventory of chemicals and laboratory supplies.
• Report variances and non-conformities to supervisors or managers, evaluate product returns, and assist with dispositions and shelf-life extensions.
• Provide independent oversight of production processes for compliance with company policies, participate in special projects, and support other quality-related assignments as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field preferred</strong>; HSD required.
• 1+ years of food manufacturing or quality experience preferred.

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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