• Do you have quality or production experience and want the freedom to manage daily tasks independently adding variety and flexibility to your day?
• Are you self-motivated and enjoy collaborating and working towards shared team goals?
• Would you be proud to see an amazing wellbeing product you helped create on the shelves or online when you shop?

East West Tea is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Quality Control Technician to join our Swing Shift, (Mon-Fri, 2:00pm – 10:30pm), Quality team to help administer quality programs in our Eugene, Oregon manufacturing facility.

The QC Technician is responsible for monitoring the products, processes, facility and personnel for compliance to all relevant regulatory product specification requirements to ensure finished goods pose no food safety hazard. The position routinely collects and reviews relevant Food Safety documentation to ensure accuracy. Other duties will include department filing, customer complaint investigations, line audits, and will complete projects and inspections as assigned by quality management.

WHO WE ARE:

Parent company to Yogi and Choice Tea brands, our vision is “We exist to inspire”. Our mission is to be the best global wellbeing company enhancing the everyday life of humans through their experience with us. That experience is through our organic, high quality, flavorful and functional products, our mission for sustainability, and our passion to serve others. We apply our core values to all we do: We honor people. We are intentional with our products. We are authentic with our brands. We are committed to our planet. We share our prosperity.

OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU:

• We offer competitive compensation, $18.00/hour plus shift differential, including a generous annual bonus.
• We have exceptional wellbeing-focused benefits including health, dental, vision and alternative care, life and disability insurance, retirement, paid time off, company picnics, social activities, and a surprise every so often! Who doesn’t love a surprise?
• This position is located in Eugene, Oregon manufacturing facility
• Our Nourish Market provides employees subsidized healthy lunch and snack options.
• We live our purpose in every aspect of our culture.
• We have employees that are committed to “Doing Good” in our community and around the world.
• We are a growing company with products that customers love.
• We believe in investing in you and your growth and development.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN:

PRODUCT PROCESS & MONITORING 65%

• Production process inspection and evaluation
• Collaboration with Production to ensure Quality Program requirements
• Act as a resource for Quality related questions and issues
• Perform pre-operational sanitation inspections in areas assigned
• Follow close adherence to Pre-requisite Programs of the Food Safety Plan
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all operational and Quality SOP’s
• Escalate discrepancies when Quality situations falls outside of compliance
• Assist in maintaining the hold & disposition program.
• Assist in maintaining the material review board.
• This position has the authority to hold product that does not conform to customer agreements, finished product specifications, or legal requirements and is authorized to make decisions in collaboration and alignment with Quality Management regarding product disposition including release.
• Provide leadership to Production Staff with regards to their concerns with procedures, product quality, and regulatory requirements.

PRODUCTION EVALUATION 20%

• Intermediate inspection and evaluation
• Finished goods inspection, testing and lab analysis
• Assist in maintaining the micro-hold product program.

DOCUMENTATION/VERIFICATION 10%

• Production record review. Review batch records for accuracy and compliance to all internal and external requirements.

QUALITY ASSURANCE BACK-UP/ASSIST 5%

• Swabbing, micro testing, carton weights and raw material sampling.

WHAT YOU KNOW AND HAVE EXPERIENCED:

• Intermediate math calculations
• Using measuring/testing equipment accurately
• Working knowledge of Current GMP’s and FDA Regulations for CFR 111 and 117
• Knowledge of HACCP and Risk-based Preventative Controls preferred
• Three years in a production/manufacturing environment preferably in food production.
• Experience with sampling methods including sterile technique.
• Associates degree preferred

YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT:

• Strong critical thinking ability to navigate and solve complex problems
• Solid work ethic, self-starter, and result-oriented
• Natural ability to develop strong, trusting relationships
• Enjoys collaborating with cross-functional partners
• Responsible and a high degree of ownership
• Thrives in an ever-changing work environment
• Effectively managing a multitude of work responsibilities
• Balances attention to detail and swift execution

East West Tea Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value and respect each person’s individuality and unique talents. We honor diversity and inclusion and look forward to the opportunity to review your qualifications for the job. It is the strength of our people and our guiding principle that have contributed to East West Tea’s leadership and continued success in the natural tea category.

Please apply directly on our Career Center. We look forward to speaking with you soon!