Product Quality Technician, World Wide Grocery Stores | Product Quality Team
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Key job responsibilities
Perform quality testing for samples from first production retention or those related to consumer complaints.
Execute and document shelf-life verification testing.
Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
Manage retention sample inventory and storage conditions.
Enter test results and quality data into designated systems accurately and timely.
Maintain accurate documentation of all test results and quality checks.
Communicate any immediate quality concerns to appropriate stakeholders.
Support investigation of quality deviations as directed.
A day in the life
As a Product Quality Technician youll work in both laboratory and office environments. Your day might start with laboratory testing of new production samples or investigating products from consumer complaints then shift to joining team meetings to provide technical input on test results. Youll balance hands-on quality testing with documentation and data entry tasks. Throughout the day youll manage retention sample inventory conduct shelf-life studies and ensure proper equipment maintenance while also collaborating with team members on quality investigations. This dynamic role requires flexibility to move between laboratory work and office responsibilities all while maintaining accurate records and following standard operating procedures.
About the team
This role is part of the Product Quality team within Amazons World Wide Grocery Stores Private Brands organization. We manage over 4000 private label products across Amazon and Whole Foods Market available through Amazon Fresh online Amazon Fresh Stores Amazon Go Stores and Whole Foods Market stores throughout North America. Our brands like Amazon Saver Amazon Grocery Whole Foods and 365 by Whole Foods Market provide the best value for a wide range of products across all grocery categories and help customers eat delicious and quality foods while making the most of their grocery budget. We are committed to food safety quality affordability and customer satisfaction while continuously innovating to meet evolving consumer needs.
- High School Diploma or equivalent AND 5 years of relevant experience in food quality testing or laboratory environment OR
- Bachelors Degree 0-2 years of experience in product or program management product development or quality management in food & beverage products.
- Experience with lab safety security and quality practices
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities or experience with automation and any version control tools
- 3 years of managing food safety and quality in a large-scale retail or manufacturing environment experience
- Experience in auditing risk management compliance program management or quality management systems
- Bachelors degree in Food Science or related field
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems
- Experience with physical chemical and microbiological food testing.
- Understanding of food industry regulations and standards
- Experience with lab safety security and quality practices
- Experience collecting analyzing and utilizing data to drive process and system improvements
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and testing protocols.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Seattle - 80200.00 - 97400.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Inspection
- Calipers
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- Food Industry
- GD&T
- ISO 9001
- Math
- Micrometer
- Quality Control
- HACCP
- Manufacturing
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