Production Line Product Tester - Oberto Brands - Kent, WA

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JOB TITLE

JOB CODE

JOB gRADE

QA Tech 1

WQ065

3

reporting manager TITLE

DEPARTMENT

QA Manager

quality assurance

FLSA STATUS

Type of POsition

approved by

Non-Exempt

Individual contributor

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing quality check support to the ready to eat processing and packaging lines. This role monitors bag quality to ensure consist and safe products that meet company specifications are supplied to our customers.

primary responsibilities

May do any one of the following:
Ensure meat, dates, tape, labels and other supplies are correct according to product specifications.

Pull random samples and perform leaker checks on bags; operating the fish tank to observe the bag for leaks.

Record leaker data and inform the machine operator, department lead and Quality Assurance Technician 2/3 if any leakers are discovered.

Inspect bags to help eliminate or reduce product waste or rework, inspections may include but are not limited to hourly weight or count checks, oxygen level tests, and printed information verification (such as allergen statements)

Raise any quality concerns to the operator, packaging lead or QA Tech 2/3 immediately.

Maintain the fish tank and other packaging quality check equipment in a sanitary manner.

Record quality data for directed tasks.

Perform calibration verification checks of the in line check weighers.

Perform verification checks on the in line metal and ageless detectors.

Gather samples and perform MPR analysis in accordance with written procedures.

Gather samples and perform AW (water activity) analysis in accordance with written procedures.

Gather samples and perform PH (acidity/ alkalinity) analysis in accordance with written procedures.

Ensure sanitary handling procedures in all activities.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

High School or Equivalent

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

Experience with Quality Assurance (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

Basic computer literacy (label making)

Understanding and compliance with all GMPs (OJT)

Understanding and compliance with all personal safety rules (OJT)

Familiarity with HACCP (OJT)

SKILLS & aBILITIES

Ability to work with other people to accomplish team goals

Ability to use discretion/judgment

Ability to read weights and count

Ability to meet deadlines

Basic reading and verbal communication in English and record numbers

Accuracy and attention to detail

Attention to quality

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENT DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Never

Occasionally

11-33% or

1-3 hours/day

Frequently

34-66% or

3-6 hours/day

Constantly

67-100% or

7-8 hours/day

Sit

Stand / Walk

Keyboard (use a computer)

Twist

Bend / Stoop

Squat / Kneel

Crawl

Climb (ladder/stairs)

Reach above shoulder level

Handle objects (manual dexterity)

Lift / Push / Carry (10 lbs)

Lift / Push / Carry (25 lbs)

Lift / Push / Carry (50 lbs)

Special vision requirements (e.g., close, distance, color, peripheral, depth)

Other:
Mental Demands

Never

Occasionally

11-33% or

1-3 hours/day

Frequently

34-66% or

3-6 hours/day

Constantly

67-100% or

7-8 hours/day

Read/Comprehend

Write

Perform calculations

Communicate orally

Reason and Analyze

Other:
Environmental Demands

Never

Occasionally

11-33% or

1-3 hours/day

Frequently

34-66% or

3-6 hours/day

Constantly

67-100% or

7-8 hours/day

Is exposed to excessive noise

Is exposed to wet or humid conditions

Work in high, precarious places

Risk of electrical shock

Is around moving machinery

Is exposed to marked changes in temperature

Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, microwave

Drives motorized equipment

Works in confined quarters

Other:
Conditions/Disclaimers

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. Only the President / CEO has the authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified length of time or that is contrary to the policy of at-will employment, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants and that any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the President / CEO of the company. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by any employees other than the CEO are null and void. Additionally, nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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