QA Tech-WA-Level 1

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.

The Blaine, Washington plant produces almond and cashew butter, with annual production of approximately 8 million pounds. The site supports a small team of manufacturing and support employees and plays an important role in supplying specialty nut butter products.

Blaine, Washington, acts as the final U.S. border town directly on the 49th parallel, nestled immediately between Vancouver, BC (35 miles north) and Bellingham, WA, while serving as the primary northern terminus of Interstate 5, about 110 miles north of Seattle. It is home to the famous Peace Arch State Park and two major border crossings.

Position Summary:

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for examination of product to ensure quality standards and procedures are met and aligned with legislation and customer specifications. Requiring a high level of attention to detail, the QA Tech is responsible for strictly adhering to the organization's quality policies, and identifying defects and/or production errors in order to prevent these materials from entering the supply chain.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform equipment calibration
• Perform swab test
• Retain sample
• Collect microbial test sample
• Pre-op check
• Routine line check (labels, package, raw material, coding, sealing, metal detection)
• Perform lab test
• Review and verify operator check sheets to ensure accuracy of information
• Record filing
• Cover duties of other QA technicians in their absence
• Monitor implementation of GMP and quality related SOP(s) at production floor level; assist with staff training
• Segregate problematic product
• Assist in customer complaint investigation
• Report any food safety/ quality issue and GMP non-conformance
• Monitor QA supply level and restock supply when needed.
• Take responsibility for own performance and complete work in a timely, consistent and accurate manner. Demonstrate reliability and time management through attendance, break times and other related duties.
• Perform other functions/activities as assigned from time to time.

Education & Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 2 years’ experience working in a similar role in a food manufacturing setting preferred
• Basic GMP; basic microbiology an asset
• Detail-oriented, quick learner, possesses good judgment and interpersonal skills

• Flexibility to accommodate rotating shifts including weekends per the production schedule
• An organized problem-solver, able to prioritize effectively
• Ability to learn our business and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment
• Basic computer skills; Windows MS Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; a second language is an asset.

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Frequent use of chemicals and other cleaning agents using appropriate and recommended PPE
• Frequent walking
• Standing for up to 12 hours
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
• Occasional bending, twisting, kneeling