Manufacturing Quality Control Technician
Manufacturing Quality Control Technician
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07-04-2025
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Job Description
What does it take to create 1.7 BILLION cups of coffee a year
Ask Cascade Coffee!
We are excited to announce that we are hiring a detailoriented Quality Control Technician!
For more than 45 yearsCascade Coffeehas been the premier specialty coffee contract manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in roasting grinding flavoring and packaging coffee catering to the worlds finest coffee brands worldwide. Cascade works behind the scenes to provide innovation worldclass coffee roasting and a wide variety of packaging options to highlight their loyal customers brands.
Founded in 1977 the company operates from a 150000 square foot manufacturing and roasting facility more than 2 million pounds of green coffee storage facility 50 million pounds annually of coffee roasting capacity as well as multiple roasting lines flavor mixing systems and 14 automated packaging lines.
Why Cascade
We offer a unique blend of benefits for you and your family!
WAGE RANGE (NONEXEMPT):$20.00 $24.00DOE
REPORTS TO:Quality Control Supervisor
- Healthcare benefits Multiple coverage levels of medical dental and vision plans
- 401k Roth or PreTax options $1 for $1 match and once eligible to enroll ZERO vesting period
- Long Term Disability and life insurance Company provides coverage for all
- Voluntary Life Disability Accident & Critical Illness Various insurance programs are offered to support your needs
- Employee Assistance Program To support you and your familys overall wellbeing to achieve your best and most productive self
- Sick and Vacation plans Cascade understands the vital importance of a quality work/life balance
- Pet insurance Multiple coverage levels for whatever best suits your furry (or not so furry) friend
- Cascade Cares Exciting engagement programs each month
- Leadership Training We invest in and dedicate time to training some of the best leaders in the industry
POSITION SUMMARY:
The QC Technician is an integral part of the quality control team and will function as an internal and external auditor for the facility based on company requirements. The QC technician interfaces directly with the QC Supervisor on all quality control and compliance issues and assesses compliance with quality standards and initiatives. This requires working closely with the production department.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer Cascade policies and procedures and carry out personnel objectives and programs within the Quality Assurance department.
- Coordinates with Quality and Production Supervisors on various quality issues.
- Conducts daily plant inspections for any GMP/Product Protection violations.
- Assists production in filling out all necessary QC paperwork.
- Monitor defined checks/tests to ensure product conformance on the customerestablished cadence.
- Perform laboratory testing according to customer specifications including but not limited to weight checks leak tests and oxygen/headspace tests.
- Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues utilizing quality tools (cause and effect process mapping statistical methods etc. to document corrective actions effectively.
- Document standards in compliance with good manufacturing practices government entities and production plans (e.g. USDA FDA HACCP SQF Organic Kosher etc.. Ensure compliance with all regulatory mandates.
- Audit production processes and the food Safety and Quality Management system. Record document and evaluate consistency to customer and SQF expectations.
- Responsible for collecting customer samples external laboratory testing and internal retain samples.
- Upholds and provides safe highquality consistent products and superior services that anticipate meet or exceed the requirements of our customers.
- Collect foreign material findings and record findings in appropriate software.
- Supports Cascade Coffees Food Safety Culture by adhering to all company policies and procedures and following proper protocol when a Food Safety risk is identified.
- Performs any other duties/tasks that may be assigned as needed.
- Attend all shift huddles (pre and post shift).
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 1year practical industry experience.
- HACCP certified
- Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) SQF Level 2 standards Food Safety and Quality programs.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience using Microsoft products (e.g. Office 365 Excel Word PowerPoint).
- Ability to work with lab equipment such as moisture meters brewers grinders Agtron Malvern and Mocon instruments.
- Selfmotivation ability to work independently and within a team environment strong followup organization prioritization and attention to detail are required.
- Ability to work under pressure (in a highly fastpaced environment) meet deadlines (overtime work required) and make effective decisions.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This position is inside a warehouse roasting facility where workers are exposed to loud equipment noise coffee dust and strong odors.
- Personal protection equipment and other Good Manufacturing Practices are mandatory.
- This position may support work in the facility that requires standing on concrete floors exposed to equipment noise and subject to coffee dust odors.
WORK HABITS:
- Regular attendance and promptness are required for this position.
- Work may be required outside the standard workweek.
- This job requires a high degree of teamwork skills.
- This job requires the ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
Cascade coffee is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We celebrate our differences because we believe diversity drives innovation and leads to sustainable success. We recruit hire and promote our partners based on capability and performance without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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