Wage: $16.66–$25.75/hr
Location: Centralia, WA
Shift: Flexible, training on various shifts at the start
This is a Quality Assurance Technician role in a bakery manufacturing environment, responsible for enforcing food safety and quality systems. The position involves ensuring compliance with customer expectations, regulatory standards, and SQF requirements. You'll work cross-functionally with production, QA, and maintenance teams to maintain high food safety standards and resolve quality issues.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct sensory (organoleptic) testing of baked goods.
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Uphold GMPs, FDA, SSOP, CCP, and SQF standards.
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Support pre-operational inspections and identify non-conforming products.
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Participate in plant audits, training, and internal inspections.
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Handle sanitation checks, sample testing, paperwork review, and product traceability.
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Collaborate in continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving tasks.
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Coach team members on food safety procedures and expectations.
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Maintain documentation and utilize Microsoft Office tools for reporting.
Basic Requirements:
- Able to consume bread products containing wheat for organoleptic testing.
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Willing and able to train across multiple shifts; flexibility is essential.
- Ability to use Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Able to coach, train, mentor, and empower fellow team members to keep operations running smoothly
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Ability to lift, move, and work around industrial equipment.
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Able to understand and apply food safety standards including HACCP and GMPs and enforce them constructively to the crew when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
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1+ year of experience in a manufacturing or food production setting. Those who have been a quality assurance worker in the past are encouraged to apply.
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Familiarity with food safety, handling, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Additional Notes:
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You'll be trained on various shifts before being assigned a permanent schedule.
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Work environment includes fast-paced production areas with machinery, moderate noise, and a controlled temperature range (65–68°F).
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