VCQ Specialist (Quality/R&D)

Pacific Seafood

  • Clackamas, OR
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.Summary:As a VCQ Specialist you are required to plan, coordinate and direct the Quality Assurance Program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards. Develop and modify company quality systems and procedures.Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain records for Q.A. Logs
  • Perform and monitor scheduled audits.
  • Offer and implement training.
  • Perform regularly scheduled inspections.
  • Remain current on all regulatory requirements and law changes.
  • Interpret and implement FDA, ODA regulations H.A.C.C.P., S.S.O.P., COOL Act standards are met.
  • Interact with Regulatory Agencies and/or third party auditors.
  • Environmental testing-contact surfaces, water, product.
  • Product tracking.
  • Follow-up on customer complaints.
  • Perform internal/external audits and inspections to ensure that all standards and requirements are met.
  • Responsible for achievement of quality department goals and objectives.
  • Assist in all plant quality activities.
  • Identify, investigate and report on critical quality defects on production processes and products.
  • Determine source of quality variance and specific steps to be taken in correcting the process and product.
  • Ensure systems are in place to make certain that vendors are capable of meeting quality expectations.
  • Prepare and submit reports as required.
  • Conduct line level problem analysis.
  • Project zero product defects objective/philosophy.
  • Implement Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) program.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.
What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:Required
  • Minimum of one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Total Compensation:At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
  • Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability
  • Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
  • 401(k) retirement plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
  • Paid time-off for all regular FT team members to include sick days, paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
  • Product purchase program
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pacific Seafood