Manufacturing Quality Control Technician

divh2Quality Control Technician/h2pWhat does it take to create 1.7 BILLION cups of coffee a year? Ask Cascade Coffee! We are excited to announce that we are hiring a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician! For more than 45 years Cascade Coffee has been the premier specialty coffee contract manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in roasting, grinding, flavoring, and packaging coffee, catering to the worlds finest coffee brands worldwide./ppCascade works behind the scenes to provide innovation, world-class coffee roasting, and a wide variety of packaging options to highlight their loyal customers brands. Founded in 1977, the company operates from a 175,000 square foot manufacturing and roasting facility, more than 2 million pounds of green coffee storage facility, 50 million pounds annually of coffee roasting capacity as well as multiple roasting lines, flavor mixing systems and 14 automated packaging lines./ppWAGE RANGE (NON-EXEMPT): $20.00 - $24.00/ppSCHEDULE: Monday- Friday/pulli1st shift 6:00 am -2:30 pm/lili2nd shift 2:00pm - 10:30 pm/lili3rd shift 10:00 pm - 6:30 am/li/ulpREPORTS TO: Quality Control Supervisor/pulliHealthcare benefits | Multiple coverage levels of medical, dental, and vision plans/lili401k Roth or Pre-Tax options | $1 for $1 match and once eligible to enroll, ZERO vesting period/liliLong Term Disability and life insurance | Company provides coverage for all/liliVoluntary Life, Disability, Accident Critical Illness | Various insurance programs are offered to support your needs/liliEmployee Assistance Program | To support you and your familys overall wellbeing to achieve your best and most productive self/liliSick and Vacation plans | Cascade understands the vital importance of a quality work/life balance/liliPet insurance | Multiple coverage levels for whatever best suits your furry (or not so furry) friend/liliCascade Cares | Exciting engagement programs each month/liliLeadership Training | We invest in and dedicate time to training some of the best leaders in the industry/li/ulh3Position Summary/h3pThe QC Technician is an integral part of the Food Safety and Quality team and will function as an internal and external auditor for the facility based on company requirements. The QC technician interfaces directly with the QC Supervisor on all quality control and compliance issues and assesses compliance with quality standards and initiatives. This requires working closely with the production department./ph3Essential Responsibilities/h3ulliAdminister Cascade policies and procedures and carry out personnel objectives and programs within the Quality Assurance department./liliCoordinates with Quality and Production Supervisors on various quality issues./liliConducts daily plant inspections for any GMP/Product Protection violations./liliAssists production in filling out all necessary QC paperwork./liliMonitor defined checks/tests to ensure product conformance on the customer-established cadence./liliPerform laboratory testing according to customer specifications, including, but not limited to, weight checks, leak tests, and oxygen/headspace tests./liliTroubleshoot and resolve quality issues utilizing quality tools (cause and effect, process mapping, statistical methods, etc.) to document corrective actions effectively./liliDocument standards in compliance with good manufacturing practices, government entities, and production plans (e.g., USDA, FDA, HACCP, SQF, Organic, Kosher, etc.). Ensure compliance with all regulatory mandates./liliAudit production processes and the food Safety and Quality Management system. Record, document, and evaluate consistency to customer and SQF expectations./liliResponsible for collecting customer samples, external laboratory testing, and internal retain samples./liliUpholds and provides safe, high-quality, consistent products, and superior services that anticipate, meet, or exceed the requirements of our customers./liliCollect foreign material findings and record findings in appropriate software./liliSupports Cascade Coffees Food Safety Culture by adhering to all company policies and procedures and following proper protocol when a Food Safety risk is identified./liliPerforms any other duties/tasks that may be assigned as needed./liliAttend all shift huddles (pre- and post- shift)./li/ulpPerforms other duties and tasks as assigned./ph3Education/Experience and Special Requirements/h3ulliMinimum 1-year practical industry experience./liliHACCP certified/liliExperience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), SQF Level 2 standards, Food Safety and Quality programs./liliEffective written and verbal communication skills./liliKnowledge and experience using Microsoft products (e.g., Office 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)./liliAbility to work with lab equipment, such as moisture meters, brewers, grinders, Agtron, Malvern, and Mocon instruments./liliSelf-motivation, ability to work independently and within a team environment, strong follow-up, organization, prioritization, and attention to detail are required./liliAbility to work under pressure (in a highly fast-paced environment), meet deadlines (overtime work required), and make effective decisions./liliHigh School Diploma or equivalent required./li/ulh3Work Environment/h3ulliThis position is inside a warehouse roasting facility, where workers are exposed to loud equipment noise, coffee dust, and strong odors./liliPersonal protection equipment and other Good Manufacturing Practices are mandatory./liliThis position may support work in the facility that requires standing on concrete floors, exposed to equipment noise, and subject to coffee dust odors./li/ulh3Work Habits/h3ulliRegular attendance and promptness are required for this position./liliWork may be required outside the standard workweek./liliThis job requires a high degree of teamwork skills./liliThis job requires the ability to work independently and make sound decisions./li/ulpCascade coffee is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We celebrate our differences because we believe diversity drives innovation and leads to sustainable success. We recruit, hire and promote our partners based on capability and performance, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status./p/div