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• Quality Assurance Specialist III

  Wild Rose Foods provides personnel and management services to several affiliated entities including Basics markets, Rock Ridge Farms, Mayfield Farm, Willamette Valley Cheese Company, and Aurora Organic Poultry. These businesses include retail store operations, dairy and poultry farms, creameries, and food innovation and development of new food products. We are a new, exciting start-up business that is growing rapidly. Founder Chuck Eggert is a business leader with a history of entrepreneurial successes in both grocery and consumer product branded development, manufacturing, and distribution.

  We offer competitive wages, Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay to all employees, and a full benefits package for anyone working 30+ hours per week.

  Shifts coincide with production shift for standard workweek. Overtime as required. May include possibly working some holidays/weekends.

  Job Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
  Location/Travel: Tualatin, Aurora and Salem – Travel would be involved to adequately visit and cover each of the site locations noted here. Travel would also be required to attend other events and training courses.

  Position Summary

  Under the direction of the Director of Food Safety and Quality, implements all aspects of the quality systems for the canning/jarring processing sites. Coordinates and executes day-to-day QA/QC tasks, works closely with all levels of production staff. Assists with 3rd party audits and regulatory inspections. Supports the dairy processing operation as needed; may assist with R&D projects and other special projects. Proactively and continuously works to expand knowledge specific to the process and products made in the facility, from raw material arrival to shipping of finished goods.

  Duties and Responsibilities

  This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

  • Oversees internal activities with compliance to local, state and federal food safety and health standards, including personal hygiene, temperature control, cross-contamination, pest control, recall compliance, sanitation, and customer complaints.
  • Conducts line testing on incoming, WIP, and finished products (i.e. pH, brix, moisture, salt, titratable acidity, butterfat, etc.). Identify out of spec product or conditions and place non-conforming items on hold.
  • Assists with programs to include environmental monitoring, recall administration, good manufacturing programs and sanitation standard operating procedures.
  • Develops, validates, maintains, and reviews food safety (HACCP, etc.), for sites to assure compliance with regulations.
  • Supports plant personnel to ensure compliance with federal & state regulations, third party audit requirements, customer requirements, and internal quality programs (i.e. FDA, ODA, Organic, etc.).
  • Identifies food safety opportunities with sites; prioritizes issues and lead resolution to drive sustainable improvements.
  • Routes, investigates trends and closes all customer complaint issues.
  • Ensures all site personnel are trained on food safety and quality related items.
  • Supports raw material and finished product specifications to ensure they are accurate and properly maintained, including the development of specifications for new raw materials and new finished products.
  • Works as a liaison for site audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Performs monthly audits of each site to determine overall food safety and sanitation compliance.
  • Assists with development, implementation and administration of new and existing food safety and quality policies and procedures.
  • Develops and maintains documentation to comply with record keeping requirements.
  • Maintains and manages lab equipment and supplies.
  • Responsible for maintaining a positive workplace in a food retail environment that promotes safety, quality, trust, and teamwork.
  • Effectively communicates across the organization with all executive levels and operational management on the compliance status.
  • Be available for other functions and special projects related to the success of the business.

  Qualifications

  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the products and the processes involved.
  • Basic understanding of equipment operations and minor troubleshooting ability.
  • Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality and efficiency.
  • Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to understand daily production needs and participate in a team environment safely.
  • Able to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
  • Requires extended periods of standing, walking, climbing and sitting.
  • Exposure to heat, cold, noise, machinery and cleaning chemicals.

  Education/Experience

  • Bachelors’ degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or related discipline preferred.
  • Experience with GFSI, FSMA, PMO, HACCP and GMP’s as they relate to food safety programs.
  • PQCI certificate preferred.
  • Better Process Control School preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in food manufacturing environment working in a QA and/or QC position. Dairy or cheese plant experience preferred.

  Work Environment and Physical Requirements

  The work environment characteristics an physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat. The noise level is the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The job duties include working in a slaughter facility with meat and poultry and/or raw meat and poultry cuts.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs and talk or hear. The employee is routinely required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

  Learn more about what we do here: https://wildrosefoods.com/

• Deli Clerk - Basics Market (Lovejoy)

  Position Summary

  Responsible for building connections with the public and interested in the local food economy, nutrition and building their deli and retail work experience. The position will focus on assisting our customers by responding to questions and requests, making product recommendations and providing samples. Utilize previous prepared foods and retail experience along with a commitment to providing customers with an exceptional service experience.

  Primary Responsibilities

  This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities:

  • Provides exceptional customer service through sampling, informing, listening and engaging with our customers.
  • Assists in maintaining prepared foods cases, exterior property and back room conditions, ensuring a positive and safe customer experience.
  • Works in and supports all departments within the store including Meat, Grocery, Cashiering, and Produce.
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area.
  • Builds and takes down displays, product rotation and receiving.
  • Follows all food and work safety guidelines.

   

  Additional Position-Specific Responsibilities

  • Helps customers locate, choose and buy products.
  • Weighs, labels, packages and makes products ready for sale.
  • Cooks and follows standardized recipes.
  • Stocks and organizes displays and showcases.

   

  Customer Service Responsibilities

  • Engages the customer in a friendly manner, shares product information and seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.
  • Adapts service based on customer needs, handles difficult customer situations and seeks solutions to delight the customer.

   

  Facilities, Sanitation, Work Safety and Food Safety Responsibilities

  • Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and regulatory agencies.
  • Performs janitorial tasks in compliance with sanitation standards established by store policy and state and local health departments. Contributes to store cleanliness.
  • Maintains equipment, informs store/department management of any problems.
  • Reports all safety concerns and work-related injuries to management.
  • Frequent handwashing is required.

   

  General Responsibilities

  • Actively contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.
  • Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
  • Speaks up. Shares ideas and feedback that contributes to success of store and company.
  • Conserves company resources. Works in a manner consistent with company Vision, Mission and Values and sustainability program.
  • Observes all company rules and policies.
  • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

   

  Education and Qualification Requirements

  • GED or equivalent High School Diploma, college degree preferred.
  • 1 year of experience as a Deli Clerk or in a related position.
  • 1-2 years of experience in supporting customers in a retail outlet.
  • Valid Food Handlers Certification or must acquire within 30 days of hire.

   

  Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

  • Operating knowledge of weighing scales and cheese slicers.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions and regulations regarding food safety and sanitation.
  • Experience in activities such as prep work, weighing, packaging, labeling, etc.
  • Friendly and customer service oriented, with an interest in food and cooking.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
  • Demonstrates an adaptable and flexible work style, shifting tasks as priorities and circumstances change.
  • Demonstrates ability to multi-task and manage own time. Able to adjust priorities, productivity, efficiency and speed based on needs and conditions of department.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team.
  • Understands and can consistently follow through on verbal and written directions.
  • Able to interact with the general public and some special needs and persons, coworkers and the public.
  • Basic math and computation skills required.
  • Skills to plan, prioritize and delegate work.
  • Skills to work independently, effectively manage own time and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Skills to adapt to the shifting priorities and needs of a retail environment.
  • Skills to exercise good judgment at all times.
  • Self-motivated, with high attention to detail, quality and presentation.
  • Skills to collaborate and communicate effectively and professionally in a team environment and one on one with coworkers, supervisors and customers.
  • Skills to read, understand and follow through on verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet needs of the department.
  • Ability to reliably meet required work schedule and adhere to company attendance policy.

   

   

  Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   

  Duties performed are in a grocery store and deli environment, which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler, and also outdoor exposure. The noise level is usually moderate. This role may be exposed to dust, mold, gluten, fragrances and other fumes and airborne particles, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants, and flowers; also requires use of – and working in proximity to – common commercial cleaning agents. This position may be required to use knives, box cutters, slicer, scale, temp gun, cart, hand truck, dishwasher, pallet jack, computer, and office equipment. This position may also be working on or around moving machinery or moving parts.

   

  Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   

  The duties of this role are at a moderate work level. While performing this job, the employee is continuously required to be on their feet with a mix of standing and walking throughout the shift. Sitting is seldom required. The employee is continuously required to lift up to 10 pounds, use arms, hands and wrists, grasp/squeeze; frequently required to lift 11-50 pounds, carry 10-20 pounds, push/pull up to 30 pounds, bend/stoop, twist, reach at/above shoulder, reach below shoulder; and occasionally required to carry 21-50 pounds, push/pull 31-80 pounds and crouch/squat. May also require frequent climbing of stairs and ladders, depending on the store location.

• Production Operator I - Oregon Milk Exchange

  Job Title: Production Operator

  Location: Organic Milk Exchange, Tualatin, Oregon

  Shift Type: Full time, primarily Wednesday through Saturday.  Other days as necessary.

  Job Type: Full-time; Exempt

  Travel: Infrequent travel for training and industry events.

  Responsibilities:
  This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to as necessary.

  • Maintain a positive, productive work environment.
  • Perform and direct milk production, including documentation, quality control, continuous improvement.
  • Perform, direct, and compose sanitation and preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Perform inventory control tasks.
  • Ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  Job Qualifications:

  • Effective verbal and written communication ability for co-workers and team members.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete precise, organized work.
  • Ability to adapt to change.
  • Ability to understand equipment and processes.
  • Ability to clearly and consistently communicate production information to managers and coworkers.
  • Ability to read, compose, and execute work instructions and standards.
  • Ability to understand daily production needs and participate in a team environment.
  • Ability to work in an environment with extended periods of standing, walking, climbing and lifting, and exposure to heat, cold, noise, machinery and cleaning chemicals.

  Education/Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Relevant manufacturing experience, preferably food related.
  • Ability to acquire pasteurizer operator license and other industry certifications.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Production Worker - Dundee Fruit

  Department:          Production/Operations

  Reports to:             Operations Manager

  Job Status:              Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

  Shift Type:              Coincides with production shift for standard work week.  Overtime as required.  May include possibly working holidays/weekends.

  Location/Travel:   McMinnville, Oregon. Travel may also be required to attend other events and training courses.

  Position Summary

  Under the direction of the Operations Manager, performs activities as directed on the production line.  Duties include performing a variety of routine tasks including weighing, inspecting, sorting, packaging, casing product, operating a variety of mechanical equipment, checking container weights, dates and labels for accuracy and recording data as required.

  Duties and Responsibilities

  This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

  • Responsible for maintaining a positive workplace in a food-manufacturing environment that promotes safety, quality, trust, and teamwork.
  • Responsible for following food safety programs and reporting deficiencies to management.
  • Responsible for dumping or placing food products in hoppers, kettles, on sorting tables, in jars, or on a conveyor.
  • Sorts and grades products according to size, color, or quality to meet product specification.
  • Feeds empty containers or lids onto conveyor systems.
  • Fills containers using scoops or packs by hand.
  • Weighs out raw materials per product formulations for batching.
  • Inspects and weighs filled containers to ensure product conforms to quality and weight standards.
  • Loads, moves or stacks containers by hand, hand truck or forklift.
  • Inspect packaging and coding to verify conformance to specifications and performs minor adjustments as needed.
  • Set-up labelling and post-packaging equipment and package and palletize finished product.
  • Maintain daily production logs that are legible, neat and orderly.
  • Performs sanitation tasks per standard operating procedures and frequencies.
  • Be available for other functions and special projects related to the success of the business.

   

  Position Requirements
  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

  Qualifications

  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the products and the processes involved.
  • Basic understanding of equipment operations and minor troubleshooting ability.
  • Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality and efficiency.
  • Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to understand daily production needs and participate in a team environment safely.
  • Able to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
  • Requires extended periods of standing, walking, climbing and sitting.
  • Exposure to heat, cold, noise, machinery and cleaning chemicals.

   

  Education/Experience

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
  • Working knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Material Management Systems and procedures.
  • Work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline. Experience operating a variety of mechanical equipment preferred.