**Job Title: QA Technician** **Job Description** Ensure the quality of products and services by testing the product, performing audits of product lines, and placing defective products on hold as necessary. Execute quality assurance programs by upholding program expectations and standards. Validate and verify that components of the SQF programs are in place and being executed as directed by the SQF Practitioner. Review the CAPA (Corrective Action and Preventive Action) program. Perform various product tests by testing batches, conducting taste tests on finished products, checking ingredients and recipes, logging results, and correcting any discrepancies. Communicate with key personnel within the organization regarding the status of ingredients and products. Manage raw ingredients through inspections, prepare hold reports and hold tags, and inform necessary personnel and/or departments to determine the disposition of items on hold. Complete necessary daily duties such as entering daily production data into the computer, filing paperwork, and completing various reports. **Responsibilities** + Test products and perform audits of product lines. + Place defective products on hold as necessary. + Execute quality assurance programs and uphold their expectations and standards. + Validate and verify components of the SQF programs. + Review and manage the CAPA program. + Conduct various product tests, including taste tests on finished products. + Check ingredients and recipes, log results, and correct discrepancies. + Communicate with key personnel regarding the status of ingredients and products. + Manage raw ingredient inspections and prepare hold reports and hold tags. + Inform relevant personnel to determine the disposition of items on hold. + Enter daily production data into the computer, file paperwork, and complete various reports. **Essential Skills** + Excellent communication and coaching skills. + Detail-oriented with experience in sanitation principles and practices. + Proficient computer skills in spreadsheets, databases, and word processing. + Excellent technical knowledge of equipment, products, and processes. + Self-motivated, results-oriented, and possess excellent personal skills. + Strong experience in HAACP, Food Safety, GMP, AIB, and SPC. + Hands-on work ethic. + Self-starter with the ability to work independently. + Good organizational skills. + Understanding of Food Safety and GMPs. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Proficiency in computer skills including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing. **Why Work Here?** Direct placement with excellent benefits. The company values work-life balance and offers a supportive work culture. Employees are provided with opportunities for professional growth and development. **Work Environment** This role is within a food manufacturing company that specializes in making pizza crusts. The environment requires adherence to food safety and GMP standards. Dress code and safety equipment are mandatory as per the company’s regulations. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, Oregon. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 20, 2024. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.