Quality Control Lab Technician - Portland Plant - Portland Oregon

Company: Danone North America
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posted On: 04/18/2024

About the jobAt Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Quality Control Lab Technician based in Portland, OR!In this role, you will be responsible for:
You will support swing shift (3 pm - 1:30 am) on a 4x10 schedule (Monday - Thursday), some OT possible (likely on Friday)
You will perform bench-top analysis of critical quality parameters in accordance with SOP's and control plan. Record data to assure that in-process samples and finished goods are in compliance to specifications. You will conduct microbiological testing of in-process samples and finished goods in accordance with SOP's and control plan and report results. You will perform and complete line checks You will hold finished product when results fall outside of acceptable range, investigate root cause and propose solutions. Assist in disposition of hold products through retest and /or providing sorting instructions to supply chain. You will perform audits on equipment, materials, products and procedures to assure that the lab is in compliance based on CQA (Corporate Quality Assurance) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) procedures. You will support continuous improvement initiatives in all areas of the plant You will analyze data statistically looking for trends, common and special cause variation.
You will ensure you work with personal safety, food safety, and environmental standards, at tope of mind. This includes following all established maintenance processes to adhere and uphold all plant technical standards and ensure company compliance with all federal, state, local and company regulations. Why work here?
Join a great team, making frozen yogurt, ice cream, sorbets, gelato's and more! Eligible for annual bonus Great benefits About youYou will have a bachelor's degree in Science (preferred). Minimum requirement associate degree in Science or minimum two years lab experience. You will have at least one year of experience in food-processing environment, preferred. You will have basic understanding of production environment and warehouse management systems. You will at least have intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite. About usAt Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps--- in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.
Danone North America doesn't just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.
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