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Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. · 1 day ago

FSQA Technician

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr

2+ years exp

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. They are looking for an FSQA Technician who will be responsible for ensuring food safety and quality by checking and verifying products at all stages of production.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Participate in and report on pre-operational, operational, and facility assessment audits

Carry out line checks and all verification processes

Verify all critical control points, preventive controls, and control points for all processes in accordance with plant HACCP and GMP programs

Assist in the monitoring of raw material and finished product specifications; maintain and report raw material and finished goods “HOLD” tag logs

Carry out microbiological and chemical analytical tests on finished goods, environmental and other contact surfaces

Prepare pre-shipment approval paperwork

Complete all paperwork accurately and timely

Review and modify the HACCP and SSOP programs along with other necessary paperwork

Prepare taste tests for finished goods for sensory evaluation and conduct product consistency evaluations

Comply with all company policies and procedures

Perform projects at the instruction of the FSQA Supervisor or FSQA Manager

Perform training of employees

Perform other tasks as assigned

Track materials to maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies

Maintain lab equipment and production equipment stored in the lab; arrange for the repair and calibration of any defective equipment

Maintain the daily operations of the lab

Update lab SOPs as needed

Maintain ISO databases

Maintain accurate laboratory records for all product, environmental, and other types of testing conducted

Qualification

Food Safety ProgramHACCPMicrobiological TestingLaboratory Equipment MaintenanceEmployee TrainingComputer ProficiencyPunctualityAttention to Detail

Required

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Must be able to use a computer to perform reporting and record-keeping tasks as well as create reports, presentations, and charts as needed

Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) from a four year college or university; or at least two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience in employee training and support; attention to detail; familiarity with computers

Punctuality

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE

Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE

80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year

401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company’s matching contributions up to 4.5%

Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment

Referral bonuses totaling $750 when an employee refers someone to work with our company

Quarterly sales of product to employees

Company

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

As a leading manufacturer in the frozen food industry, we create delicious, high-quality frozen foods that make it easy for families across North America to live healthy, balanced lives.

Founded in 2015

Ontario, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://ajinomotofoods.com

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