QA Technician (1st shift) $18+/hr DOE

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish, Kibbles 'n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedInor Facebook for the latest news.

The Eugene, Oregon plant produces both organic and non‑organic granola, with annual production of up to 52 million pounds. The site supports a team of more than 200 manufacturing and support employees and plays an important role in supplying private label granola products across the U.S.

Eugene is known for its strong focus on sustainability, outdoor recreation, and innovation. Home to the University of Oregon, the city is widely recognized as the birthplace of Nike, reflecting its long‑standing connection to athletics and performance culture and is also known as Track Town USA. Another frequent cry in Eugene establishments is "Go Ducks," celebrating the triumphs of the U of O men's and women's sports teams. Eugene offers abundant access to parks, trails, and natural beauty, along with a vibrant arts and food scene, creating an engaging and lifestyle‑oriented community for employees and their families.

Wage: $18+ depending on experience

1st shift

Our QA Tech is responsible for ensuring food safety and food quality by working in partnership with the shift supervisor. Perform changeover inspections, pre-operational inspections, auditing in process QC checks, and training shift personnel on food quality and food safety practices and procedures.  Will investigate product holds and determine immediate disposition, where appropriate.  Other tasks include investigating customer complaints, conducting facility inspections, completing finished product reviews, and auditing production and sanitation processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Audit production QC (Quality Control) inspections and data
• Verify and sign off on production testing records
• Perform sensory evaluations for in process materials
• Conduct finished product reviews
• Support production in maintaining quality product at standard efficiency
• Train shift staff on food quality and food safety procedures
• Participate in equipment cleanliness inspections at product changeover, including ATP testing
• Conduct pre-operational inspections prior to weekly start-up
• Identify, tag and segregate nonconforming Items
• Advise on immediate quality hold dispositions
• Audit production and sanitation procedures for compliance with documented procedures
• Perform scheduled GMP Inspections and Glass & Brittle Plastic Inspections
• Complete complaint investigations, facility and product inspections, and document revisions, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Required:

• High school diploma; college training in math or science preferred
• One (1) plus years in a laboratory or related inspection work
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Eugene products and production processes
• CFR Title 21 Part 110 (current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in manufacturing, packaging, and holding of Human Food))
• Food Safety principles as these apply in production, for example. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point), cGMP, Allergen Control
• Observing physical surrounding with a keen eye towards variance from the ordinary
• Capability in performing simple mathematical calculations
• Detail oriented in work performance and documentation
• Organization and time management
• Diplomacy when interacting with all staff
• Working in a fast paced environment

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Stand, walk, climb stairs on a frequent basis
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds on an infrequent basis.