Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician Express Employment Professionals Vancouver, WA Job Details Temporary | Full-time $19 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Referral program Qualifications Food production Microbiology Multitasking Food processing GMP Attention to detail Task prioritization Quality control Quality inspection Organizational skills Cross-functional communication Full Job Description QA Technician - Elevate Food Safety & Quality If you're passionate about precision, problem‑solving, and keeping food products safe and consistent, this role puts you at the heart of quality. As a QA Technician , you'll play a key part in ensuring every product meets strict customer, regulatory, and food‑safety standards. Your work helps protect consumers, support production teams, and maintain excellence across every stage of the process. Position Summary Reporting to the QA Supervisor, the QA Technician ensures compliance with customer quality expectations, food‑safety standards, and regulatory requirements. You'll monitor raw materials, in‑process items, and finished goods—communicating any deviations to QA leadership and Production Leads to keep operations running smoothly. Key Responsibilities Microbiological Sampling — Collect fresh and frozen samples using statistical sampling methods. Retention Sampling — Gather finished product and packaging retention samples. Equipment Verification — Check accuracy of scales, weight checkers, and metal detectors per SOPs. Product Holds — Ensure out‑of‑spec materials and products are placed on HOLD according to procedure. Quality Checks — Perform finished‑product quality checks based on customer specs and/or USDA grading. Label & Code Verification — Confirm accuracy of labels, package codes, target weights, and artwork. Chemical Handling — Handle chemicals and verify sanitizer concentrations per SOP. Digital Documentation — Record checks using compliance software. Food Safety Compliance — Uphold all food‑safety and quality policies. Essential Skills Organizational Skills — Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy. Communication — Clear, timely communication with QA and Production teams. Time Management — Prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment. Problem Solving — Identify issues and support corrective actions. Why This Role Matters Quality isn't just a department—it's the backbone of safe, consistent, trustworthy products. In this role, your attention to detail and commitment to standards directly impacts consumer safety and production success. If you're ready to take ownership, grow your skills, and make a measurable impact, this QA Technician role is a strong next step.

Pay:

$19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person