Quality Control Inspector

Job Description
About Us

Orca Bay Foods has been a food processor in the area for nearly 30 years. We are looking for eager, highly self-motivated, hardworking individuals who want to join our team. Working with us at Orca Bay Foods can be a challenging and rewarding experience. We are a custom food processor, and our customers require good manufacturing and sanitation practices along with great attention to detail. This is a Seattle based position.

About You

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to join our team. The Quality Control Inspector will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, tests, and evaluations to identify defects and deviations, as well as maintaining thorough records of your findings. If you are passionate about quality and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply. We are willing to train the right person.

What Will Be Expected

This is a fast-paced job that requires you to stand and work in a cold and wet environment. The temperature inside of the processing area may vary in range and can be as low as 40 degrees.

Work Schedule

We need people who can meet the attendance requirements which may include weekend work and overtime. You must be willing and able to work extended hours and weekends, in peak periods, as needed.

Candidates must be able to work between the below hours.

1st Shift: 4:00 am - 4:00 pm

2nd Shift: 3:00 pm - 3:00 am

Hours can extend past these times and workers are expected to work until the job is finished.

Experience and Skills
Job Duties

As a Quality Control Technician, you will test and inspect products at various stages of production process. Job duties will include the following:

• Perform thorough inspections of products, materials, or processes to identify defects and non-conformities.
• Conduct various tests and measurements to assess product quality using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Document inspection findings, recording defects and issues, and maintaining detailed records.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company-specific quality control guidelines.
• Select random samples from production batches for inspection.
• Communicate inspection results to relevant personnel and collaborate on necessary actions.
• Identify root causes of defects and work with others to develop solutions.
• Provide feedback to improve processes, reduce defects, and enhance overall product quality.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection equipment for accuracy.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices, safety guidelines, and maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned.

We process a variety of different food products including shellfish. You should not have any known shellfish allergies.

Qualifications:

• HACCP Certification a plus
• 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
• Ability 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)

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand constantly; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb stairs. The employee must regularly lift and or move between 25-50 lbs. and occasionally lift between 50-75 lbs. Some positions may require heavier lifting.

Work Environment

The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Benefits
Salary Disclosure

The hourly pay range for this role is $21.00 - $23.00 per hour. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Starting Pay is $21.00 per hour

This position offers the following benefits:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (accrue 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