SunOpta · 4 months ago
FSQ Quality Control Technician I Third shift
Omak, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSunOpta is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. The Quality Control Technician I is responsible for ensuring company standards are met on each shift by performing inspections, monitoring product quality, and supporting the production of high-quality, safe products.
BiotechnologyFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingPlant-Based FoodsWeb Design
Responsibilities
Perform pre-operation inspections at start of production
Verify cleaning and sanitation of production equipment
Perform line clearance and change-over inspections
Collect samples at various stages of processing
Verify Bar Code Scanner
Monitor sample products at various stages of processing, including Brix, pH test and water activity. (Perform checks if needed)
Monitor Batch Sheets, Upstream Product Testing, Flow rate sheet, Down Stream Product Testing, Display and Master Case Check, CCP for accuracy and completion
Examine finished products by sight, taste and weight to ensure conformance to company and legal standards
Monitor routine checks for product packaging quality, including date codes, film seal and palletizing formation. (Perform checks if needed)
Set up and monitor challenge of metal detector and x-ray machines. (Perform checks if needed)
Calibrate equipment daily, including pH meter, refractometer, water activity meter, and table scales
Enter data in the QC daily workbooks daily
Must adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Policies
Responsible for Food Safety and reporting any non-compliance issues to their immediate supervisor
Monitor Good Manufacturing Practices
Assist in training of new employees
Perform weekly verification of temperature in coolers and change out graph
Perform internal QC audits
Sign off on positive release of finished goods
Assist production where required
Strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Perform pre-operation inspections at start of production
Verify cleaning and sanitation of production equipment
Perform line clearance and change-over inspections
Collect samples at various stages of processing
Verify Bar Code Scanner
Monitor sample products at various stages of processing, including Brix, pH test and water activity. (Perform checks if needed)
Monitor Batch Sheets, Upstream Product Testing, Flow rate sheet, Down Stream Product Testing, Display and Master Case Check, CCP for accuracy and completion
Examine finished products by sight, taste and weight to ensure conformance to company and legal standards
Monitor routine checks for product packaging quality, including date codes, film seal and palletizing formation. (Perform checks if needed)
Set up and monitor challenge of metal detector and x-ray machines. (Perform checks if needed)
Calibrate equipment daily, including pH meter, refractometer, water activity meter, and table scales
Enter data in the QC daily workbooks daily
Must adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Policies
Responsible for Food Safety and reporting any non-compliance issues to their immediate supervisor
Monitor Good Manufacturing Practices
Assist in training of new employees
Perform weekly verification of temperature in coolers and change out graph
Perform internal QC audits
Sign off on positive release of finished goods
Assist production where required
Strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
Preferred
Previous QC or manufacturing experience
Company
SunOpta
SunOpta specializes in the design, construction, ownership, and operation of biomass conversion equipment and facilities. It is a sub-organization of SunOpta.
Founded in 1973
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$393.45MKey Investors
Oaktree Capital Management
2023-12-13Post Ipo Debt· $196.15M
2023-03-17Post Ipo Equity· $52.31M
2022-10-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Scott Huckins
Chief Financial Officer
Chad Hagen
Chief Customer Officer
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