Job Information
Actalent Quality Control Laboratory Technician in Portland, Oregon
Description:
As a member of the Quality and Production Teams, Quality Assurance (QA) Technicians are responsible to ensure materials, processes, and final product meet quality specifications, and for supporting and maintaining quality systems and standards. All team members take an active role in the areas of Safety, Quality and Productivity. Strong analytical and critical thinking, communication, and team skills are essential for success in this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Collect and analyze sample data to ensure product conformance and process control
• Monitor customer specifications to ensure proper moisture, weight, color and dimension of products produced
• Monitor Preventative Controls and reports non-conformance to management; may assist with corrective actions
• Monitor and provide guidance to production employees to ensure sanitation requirements are met during production
• Initiate food safety and quality hold procedures, including communication and required record-keeping
• Conduct regular plant food safety and security audits, and reports non-conformance
• Act as auditor and verifier of daily quality tasks throughout the processing area
• Monitor production employees to ensure GMP compliance and reports violations
• Participate in sensory panels
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
• BS in a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in a Food Processing facility, in Quality or in a role closely related to Quality is preferred
• Ability to use and navigate Microsoft Office
• Understanding of basic mathematical calculations, reading numbers and symbols, and record keeping
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.