Quality Assurance Specialist | Food ManufacturingJob Type - Direct Hire/PermJob Location - West of Portland (Hillsboro/Forest Grove area) WORK IS ONSITE, No Hybrid/Remote options available.

For consideration, please apply to this post AND reach out to me at russ.holland@cybercoders.com with a resume and contact info and I will reach out to discuss in detail.

Join a growing food manufacturing organization as a Quality Assurance Specialist supporting food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

While the

FSQ/FSQA

Manager will direct the day to day work, quality control duties, this role will help steward the quality systems compliance efforts, preparing for and performing audits, ensuring readiness for certifications, ensuring current and proper documentation is at the ready, and working with internal and external contacts to ensure the entire team is on the same page throughout the processes, to confirm that no gaps in coverage/compliance and readiness exist.

This role partners with operations, suppliers, and customers to maintain quality systems, laboratory programs, and audit readiness across the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and approve raw materials and finished products based on testing results and specifications.

Maintain food safety, quality, and document control programs.

Investigate quality issues, non-conformances, and corrective actions.

Support internal, customer, and third-party audits.

Manage laboratory activities, equipment calibration, and testing records.

Coordinate sample submissions, supplier documentation, and quality reporting.

Assist with customer complaints, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support HACCP, PCQI, GMP, and food safety system requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field preferred.5+ years of quality assurance or quality control experience within food manufacturing.

Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, PCQI, food safety regulations, and quality management systems.

Experience with laboratory testing, root cause analysis, and audit support.

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.

Preferred Certifications:

PCQI CertificationHACCP TrainingGMP TrainingISO 9001 and

ISO 14001

TrainingAdditional Information:

Manufacturing and laboratory environment.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Occasional extended hours and on-call support may be required.

Keywords:

Quality Assurance, Food Safety, HACCP, PCQI, Quality Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Laboratory Operations, Continuous Improvement, Food Manufacturing, ISO Standards.

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