Quality Assurance Technician

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States.  Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

 

 

Description:

Seneca Foods in Payette, Idaho is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid time off and much more!  Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!

 

Job Overview:

As a Quality Assurance Technician at our company, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks and documentation related to the safety and quality of our products. The individual must have reliable attendance, ability to work independently, the ability to work neatly and demonstrate a strong attention to detail. You will perform data entry with speed and accuracy and must be proficient in Microsoft Office for completing daily tasks. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, able to prioritize and complete tasks in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and varying work pace, all with limited supervision. Additionally, they should be self-motivated, trustworthy, and interested in long-term employment.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Operational Tasks:

• Reviewing daily production records.
• Bean grading and sample gathering.
• Auditing and maintaining records for certain programs (Glass Register, Master Sanitation, etc.).
• Various tasks to include maintaining freezer charts, cleaning the lab, etc.

 

Communication and Reporting:

• Communicating issues and concerns with Payette Management.
• Correspond with corporate tech services concerning sample shipments and testing.

• Correspond with outside vendors on technical issues.
• Daily reporting on grading.

 

Adaptability and Collaboration:

• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Strong attention to details.
• Demonstrated positive approach to job tasks, including excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Takes the initiative, proactively seeking opportunities to improve processes and to keep busy.
• Values accountability and strives for continual self-improvement.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed by Management.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Technical Proficiency:

• Forklift certification is a plus but not a requi