Eugene, OR, United States
Boost Your Career as a Quality Assurance — Urgently Hiring in Eugene, OR!
Job Title: Quality Assurance Worker
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
Start Date: ASAP
Looking for a rewarding role with growth potential? Join a dedicated and environmentally conscious company in Eugene, OR, that’s been committed to providing high-quality, ethically sourced ingredients since 1975. This is your chance to be part of a passionate team that values safety, teamwork, and your professional development.
As a Quality Assurance Worker, you'll play an essential role in supporting manufacturing and warehouse operations, ensuring the production of natural honey products meets the highest quality standards. Collaborate with a team focused on sustainability and excellence, making a meaningful difference for health-conscious consumers.
What You'll Do
As a Quality Assurance Worker, you will be responsible for:
- Performing line checks for product fill weight, metal detection, cap, seal, and label verification.
- Verifying chemical application strengths for dispensing and foot bath processes.
- Reviewing documentation to ensure product compliance with company specifications and customer expectations.
- Creating Certificates of Analysis (COA) based on test results, supply COA, customer needs, and distributing accordingly.
- Preparing samples for lab testing and customer review as needed.
- Ensuring defective products are properly held to prevent sale or distribution.
- Performing aseptic sampling and coordinating proper testing based on outlined specifications and priorities.
- Conducting organoleptic testing—assessing flavor, odor, and physical characteristics of products.
- Collaborating with Production to evaluate product quality, address emergent issues, and manage non-conformances.
- Maintaining and managing finished product and raw sample retaining and disposal processes.
- Conducting in-house quality testing of products.
- Assisting Operations team with questions related to product quality, lot coding, COO, DOM, etc.
- Evaluating expired products and overseeing product extensions if applicable.
- Assessing materials under deviation and making quality-related recommendations.
What You'll Bring
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- At least one year of experience in quality assurance or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in food science or a similar discipline.
- Ability to pass GMP, HACCP, and other food safety training.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service mindset.
- Laboratory, research, or R&D background is highly desirable.
- Experience in food-related quality control is preferred.
- Ability to taste-test a variety of food ingredients, including allergens, and provide sensory feedback on color, taste, aroma, and texture.
Why Join Us in Eugene?
- Competitive pay at $20.00/hour along with affordable health and prescription coverage after just 30 days.
- Opportunity to grow your career in a health-conscious, eco-friendly environment.
- A supportive, safety-focused team culture where your contributions matter.
- Retirement benefits and a $100 referral bonus when your referral works at least 160 hours.
Location & Schedule:
This on-site position in Eugene, OR, offers a steady schedule working Monday through Thursday from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a company dedicated to your safety and professional growth.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're eager to start a rewarding career as a Quality Assurance Worker in Eugene, OR, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. We’re hiring now—don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! #STEUG