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Quality Lab Technician Level 1 1st Shift

OPC Arbre FarmsWalkerville, MI
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Job Description

Job Title:                     Quality Technician 1Position Reports To:  Assistant Quality Assurance ManagerFLSA Status:                Hourly
  • This is a full-time permanent position eligible for enrollment in company benefit plans after 60 days and 40 hours Vacation after 90 days.
  • January – April / Monday- Friday with weekends possible.
  • May – December / Peak Season with 6 days a week possible.
OPC is family owned and headquartered in the beautiful Pacific Northwest of the United States. We started over 40 years ago as a small family farm and have been blessed to grow significantly with our farm fresh quality and the care we show our customers. We currently own, or control through long-term leases,over 140,000 irrigated acres.We also now have a network of processing plants throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Michigan to bring the bounty of our farms to you.The roots of our heritage offer us complete focus; from farming through the entire process. We are committed to innovation, quality and customer service. The OPC Family of companies is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices throughout our farming operation, giving us the ability to give our customers “Seed to Fork” varieties of quality potato products, other vegetables and fruits.From Field to Fork” Production is where the beginning of a wide variety of products become part of your family’s meal.  Be part of a team that supplies food to the tables across the US, Mexico and Canada.Position Purpose Summary: Monitors, communicates, and documents product quality, as well as production processes, ensuring that all food products are in compliance with company and customer specifications.Principal Job Responsibilities
  • Serve the needs of customers and all stakeholders.
  • Adhere to all Food Safety and GMP Policies.
  • Identify, document and communicate quality issues.
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of documents and data entered.
  • Perform product inspections according to company and customer specifications.
  • Perform CCP verifications.
  • Perform equipment calibrations.
  • Monitoring of assigned production processes.
  • Collect product samples for analysis and retention.
  • Maintain and complete data entry logs.
  • Maintain and complete daily paperwork.
  • Maintain an organized work area.
  • Maintain adequate inventory of lab supplies.
  • Training of quality control technicians.
  • Other duties assigned by Quality Management.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Above average attendance required.
  • Above average computer skills.
  • Communication skills: verbally and electronically.
  • Problem solving.
  • Attention to detail and organized.
  • Meet deadlines.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Work well with others and alone.
  • Work in a fast paced environment.
  • Use of technical equipment as needed.
  • Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
Education and Experience
  • Degree or equivalent: High School Diploma
  • Experience:
    • Product inspection
    • Preferred – 6+ months similar or applicable to position applied for
Physical Demands of the PositionWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee must possess manual dexterity required to frequently or for prolonged periods of time sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop and type; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Work EnvironmentWhile performing duties of this position, the employee is exposed to moving parts and vehicles; variable temperatures of both heat and cold; wet environment; loud environment.Job Title:                     Quality Technician 1Position Reports To:  Assistant Quality Assurance ManagerFLSA Status:                Hourly
  • This is a full-time permanent position eligible for enrollment in company benefit plans after 60 days and 40 hours Vacation after 90 days.
  • January – April / Monday- Friday with weekends possible.
  • May – December / Peak Season with 6 days a week possible.
OPC is family owned and headquartered in the beautiful Pacific Northwest of the United States. We started over 40 years ago as a small family farm and have been blessed to grow significantly with our farm fresh quality and the care we show our customers. We currently own, or control through long-term leases,over 140,000 irrigated acres.We also now have a network of processing plants throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Michigan to bring the bounty of our farms to you.The roots of our heritage offer us complete focus; from farming through the entire process. We are committed to innovation, quality and customer service. The OPC Family of companies is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices throughout our farming operation, giving us the ability to give our customers “Seed to Fork” varieties of quality potato products, other vegetables and fruits.From Field to Fork” Production is where the beginning of a wide variety of products become part of your family’s meal.  Be part of a team that supplies food to the tables across the US, Mexico and Canada.Position Purpose Summary: Monitors, communicates, and documents product quality, as well as production processes, ensuring that all food products are in compliance with company and customer specifications.Principal Job Responsibilities
  • Serve the needs of customers and all stakeholders.
  • Adhere to all Food Safety and GMP Policies.
  • Identify, document and communicate quality issues.
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of documents and data entered.
  • Perform product inspections according to company and customer specifications.
  • Perform CCP verifications.
  • Perform equipment calibrations.
  • Monitoring of assigned production processes.
  • Collect product samples for analysis and retention.
  • Maintain and complete data entry logs.
  • Maintain and complete daily paperwork.
  • Maintain an organized work area.
  • Maintain adequate inventory of lab supplies.
  • Training of quality control technicians.
  • Other duties assigned by Quality Management.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Above average attendance required.
  • Above average computer skills.
  • Communication skills: verbally and electronically.
  • Problem solving.
  • Attention to detail and organized.
  • Meet deadlines.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Work well with others and alone.
  • Work in a fast paced environment.
  • Use of technical equipment as needed.
  • Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
Education and Experience
  • Degree or equivalent: High School Diploma
  • Experience:
    • Product inspection
    • Preferred – 6+ months similar or applicable to position applied for
Physical Demands of the PositionWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee must possess manual dexterity required to frequently or for prolonged periods of time sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop and type; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Work EnvironmentWhile performing duties of this position, the employee is exposed to moving parts and vehicles; variable temperatures of both heat and cold; wet environment; loud environment.

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