QA Receiving Technician

Job Title: QA Receiving Technician Job Description
The QA Receiving Technician is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, documenting, and validating incoming materials and production quality activities within a food manufacturing environment. This role serves as a key quality resource by ensuring raw materials, packaging, and finished products consistently 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 ensure they meet approved specifications and requirements.
- Compare incoming materials against documented specifications and quality standards and identify any non-conforming materials.
- Review, maintain, and organize Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and other quality documentation for incoming materials.
- Request missing specifications, COAs, and supporting documentation from appropriate internal or external contacts as needed.
- Receive, document, and report damaged goods and non-conforming materials in accordance with quality procedures.
- Complete detailed quality reports, including condemnation reports, foreign material reports, and mislabeling documentation.
- Collect and maintain supporting documentation, photographs, and evidence for quality incidents when required.
- Maintain accurate records and quality documentation to support traceability and compliance requirements.
- Initiate quality holds and quarantine activities for suspect or non-conforming materials and products when necessary.
- Perform post-production quality checks, including package seal integrity verification, Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) checks, and drain weight evaluations.
- Conduct routine chemical testing and analysis in the laboratory to verify product quality and compliance.
- 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 participating in improvement activities.
- Assist with HACCP-related documentation and compliance activities, ensuring records are complete and accurate.
- Accurately enter and manage quality and production data in electronic and paper-based systems.
- Communicate quality findings clearly and promptly to production, inventory, receiving, and quality teams.
- Work independently in a production and laboratory environment while following all safety and quality protocols.
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 in a structured format.
- Ability to inspect incoming raw materials and compare findings against established specifications.
- Experience reviewing Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and related quality documentation.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of data entry accuracy.
- Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills to maintain organized and complete quality records.
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry and reporting.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills for measurements, calculations, and data evaluation.
- Ability to accurately record and communicate quality information to cross-functional teams.
- Comfort working in a production and food manufacturing environment with established safety and quality procedures.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in food manufacturing environments.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated manufacturing settings.
- Exposure to HACCP principles and food safety programs.
- Laboratory testing experience, including routine chemical analysis.
- Experience conducting quality audits such as warehouse, pest control, or facility inspections.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
- Interest in gaining experience in quality assurance and food safety.
- Motivation to learn HACCP and quality systems and participate in continuous improvement.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with opportunities for growth.
- Comfort interacting with production, laboratory, inventory, receiving, and food safety operations in a cross-functional setting.
Work Environment
This position operates within a food manufacturing facility and laboratory environment on a Monday through Friday day shift schedule, typically from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with overtime that may be required based on operational needs. The role supports approximately 20 employees per shift and involves frequent movement 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 exposure to hot, cold, and outdoor conditions. The position requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, and bending, and adherence to all facility safety, quality, and hygiene practices appropriate for a food production and laboratory setting.
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 Nov 10, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Woodburn,OR. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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