**QA Technician** **Paying $24 / HR - $26 / HR** **Location - Portland, OR** **Responsibilities:** + Ensures the quality of product and services by testing product; performing audits of product lines and placing defective products on hold, as necessary. + Executes quality assurance programs by upholding quality programs expectations and standards. + Responsible for validating and verifying that components of the SQF programs are in place and being executed as directed by the SQF Practitioner. + Reviews CAPA (Corrective Action and Preventive Action) program. + Perform various product tests by testing batches, conducting taste test on finished product; checking ingredients and recipes; logging results and correcting and discrepancies. + Communicate with key personnel within the organization regarding the status of ingredients and product + Manage raw ingredients through inspections; prepares holds reports and hold tags; informs 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. **Qualifications:** + Excellent communication and coaching skills. + Detail oriented and organized. + Strong background in sanitation principles and practices. + Proficient computer skills in spreadsheets; data bases and word processing. + Excellent technical knowledge of equipment, products and processes. + Self-motivated, results orientated and excellent personal skills. + Strong background in HAACP; Food Safety; GMP; AIB and SPC. + Must have a hands-on work ethic. + Self-starter and ability to work independently. + Good organizational skills. + Must have an understanding of Food Safety and GMP’s. **Environment/ Shift:** + Manufacturing company. + Day shift: 5:30am - 2pm, Monday through Friday. + Must be open to OT: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 2am start time. Any qualified candidate will have the ability to interview within 24 hours with potential following week start date. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a stable company apply now! **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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 Jan 30, 2025. **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.