QA Receiving Technician

Job Title: QA Receiving Technician Job Description
The QA Receiving Technician monitors, inspects, documents, and validates incoming materials and production quality activities within a food manufacturing environment. This role serves as a key quality resource by ensuring that raw materials, packaging, and finished products meet established specifications and food safety requirements. The position suits a detail-oriented, organized individual who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with production, inventory, receiving, and quality teams.
Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming raw materials, spices, ingredients, and packaging materials to verify that they meet approved specifications and requirements.
- Compare incoming materials against documented specifications and quality standards and identify any non-conformances.
- Review and maintain Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for incoming materials, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Request missing specifications, COAs, and other quality documentation from suppliers or internal stakeholders as needed.
- Receive, document, and clearly label damaged goods and non-conforming materials for appropriate follow-up.
- Complete quality reports, including condemnation reports, foreign material reports, and mislabeling documentation, in a timely and accurate manner.
- Collect and maintain supporting documentation and photographs for quality incidents when required.
- Maintain accurate records and quality documentation to support traceability, audits, and regulatory compliance.
- Initiate quality holds and quarantine activities when products or materials do not meet specifications.
- Perform post-production quality checks such as package seal integrity evaluations, Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) verification, and drain weight assessments.
- Conduct routine chemical testing and analysis in the laboratory to verify product and material quality.
- Verify product quality throughout production processes by performing in-process checks and documenting results.
- Conduct internal quality audits, including warehouse inspections, pest control audits, and facility and grounds inspections.
- Support food safety and quality initiatives by following established procedures and reporting issues promptly.
- Assist with HACCP-related documentation, recordkeeping, and compliance activities.
- Enter quality and production data accurately into systems and spreadsheets, ensuring data integrity.
- Communicate quality findings clearly to production, inventory, receiving, and quality teams to support timely decision-making.
- Work independently in a production and laboratory environment while managing multiple quality tasks and priorities.
Essential Skills
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in quality, manufacturing, production, laboratory, or a related environment.
- Experience accurately documenting quality and production information.
- Ability to inspect incoming raw materials and compare findings against specifications.
- Experience reviewing Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and quality documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
- Strong documentation skills to maintain clear, complete, and organized quality records.
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills to interpret data and test results.
- Ability to accurately record and communicate quality information to cross-functional teams.
- Comfort working in a food manufacturing and laboratory environment.
- Ability to perform routine chemical analysis and testing as part of quality verification.
- Ability to support and participate in quality audits and inspections.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Food manufacturing experience.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to HACCP principles and quality systems.
- Laboratory testing experience in a production or quality setting.
- Experience conducting quality audits, including warehouse or facility audits.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
- Interest in gaining experience in quality assurance and food safety.
- Willingness to learn HACCP and additional quality system procedures.
- Comfort working cross-functionally with production, inventory, receiving, and quality teams.
Work Environment
This role is based in a food manufacturing facility with an on-site laboratory and operates on a Monday through Friday day shift schedule, typically from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Overtime may be required based on operational needs. The QA Receiving Technician supports approximately 20 employees per shift and frequently moves between production, receiving, warehouse, and quality areas while monitoring product quality and food safety. Working conditions include exposure to a wet manufacturing environment, moving equipment and machinery, and occasional hot, cold, or outdoor conditions. The position involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, and bending in a fast-paced setting. The environment offers exposure to laboratory testing, production quality programs, and cross-functional collaboration, along with opportunities to grow within quality assurance, food safety, and HACCP and quality systems.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Woodburn, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40560.00 - $40560.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Medical
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Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Woodburn, OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Woodburn,OR. About Actalent

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