We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Pre-Op Technician to join our food manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting pre-operational inspections of equipment and production areas to ensure facilities are properly cleaned, sanitized, and ready for production. The QA/QC Technician will play a critical role in maintaining food safety, quality standards, regulatory compliance, and customer requirements throughout the manufacturing process
?? Kent & Des Moines, Washington ?? $24.00/hr ?? Schedule: 7:15 AM - 4:00 PM ?? Days Off: Thursday & Sunday ??? Work Environment: Cold Food Production Facility
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Perform pre-operational inspections of production equipment and processing areas prior to start-up.
Release production lines for operation once sanitation and food safety requirements have been met.
Conduct routine QA audits throughout the facility to ensure compliance with:
GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)
SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures)
CCPs (Critical Control Points)
Company Gold Standard requirements
Monitor production processes including receiving, cooking, mixing, assembling, packaging, labeling, and shipping activities.
Evaluate finished products to ensure compliance with internal quality standards, customer specifications, and food safety requirements.
Maintain and review documentation related to HACCP, FDA, and USDA compliance programs.
Monitor and document designated Critical Control Points (CCPs).
Verify labeling accuracy, product quality, and product traceability.
Identify non-conformances and communicate corrective actions to production and management teams.
Assist with food safety investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Ensure facility cleanliness and food safety practices are maintained throughout operations.
Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits as needed.
Why Join Us?
Competitive pay at $24.00/hr
Stable full-time schedule.
Opportunity to grow within a leading food manufacturing operation.
Hands-on role focused on food safety and product quality.