Quality Control Inspector

About the role

Orca Bay Foods has been a trusted food processor in the Pacific Northwest for nearly 30 years. We take pride in producing high-quality food products while maintaining the highest standards of safety and cleanliness. This is a great opportunity to build a career in food manufacturing and gain valuable industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Check products throughout production to ensure they meet quality and safety standards
• Maintain things like temperature, product weight, packaging, and labeling
• Report anything that doesn't look right and help fix small issues quickly
• Fill out simple paperwork and inspection checklists accurately
• Work closely with supervisors and team members to keep things running smoothly
• Keep your work area clean and follow all safety and sanitation rules

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English (Basic Level)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately
• Basic understanding of quality control principles and practices
• Able to use equipment and instruments effectively
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Basic knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Qualifications

No previous quality assurance experience is required-we'll provide the training you need to succeed.

Skills

• Quality control principles and practices
• Equipment and instrument usage
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• MS Office applications

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental
• 401(k) profit sharing plan
• Paid time off (up to 10+ days annually)
• 9 paid holidays
• Group life insurance
• Long term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Pre-tax commuter benefit
• Voluntary benefits (vision, disability, life insurance)
• Free parking

Pay

The starting pay for this position is $23.00 per hour. The typical hourly pay range for this role is $23.00 - $27.00 per hour. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Schedule

• Available Shifts: Shift 1: 4:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Shift 2: 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM
• Extended hours and weekend work may be required during peak production periods