Food Safety Technician (Contract 1 Year)

The Food Safety Technician is responsible for preparing and testing batch samples and ensuring consistency quality and safety attributes are met. Position communicates with sales and management team; maintains the in-house microbiological testing program; and organizes and maintains raw addition position completes necessary paperwork and other specialized tasks as needed.

This position reports to the Quality Manager and does not supervise staff. This position works closely with all departments and employees within Northwest Naturals (NWN) customers and co-manufacturing facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Lab and pilot equipment including process equipment and process and product testing requirements.
• Sound understanding of food science discipline.
• General understanding of food laws and regulations.
• Mathematics and scientific weights and measurements.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

ABILITY TO:

• Duplicate formulas and make changes to existing formulas to meet target flavor profile.
• Accurately document formulas specifications and operating procedures.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Accurately perform mathematical and scientific calculations.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Effectively organize plan and execute.
• Use computers and computer software including word processing spreadsheets and databases.
• Meet behaviors established in NWNs performance management and development process.

EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATION/LICENSES AND TRAINING:

• A bachelors degree in a science-related discipline is highly preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in food science focusing on preparing and testing samples and ensuring quality of food products.
• Prior training and/or experience in HACCP and GFSI is preferred.