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About Amy's At Amy’s Kitchen, we’re more than just a food company— we’re a family‑owned, proudly independent organic and vegetarian food company on a mission. As a Certified B Corporation®, our purpose is clear: to make it simple and enjoyable for everyone to eat well. We are committed to crafting authentic, mouth‑watering dishes using only the finest organic ingredients sourced with care. From farm to table, we ensure top‑notch quality in every bite, making healthy eating accessible and convenient for all. At Amy’s, we’re not just serving meals; we’re serving up a taste of goodness, one delicious dish at a time. Shift: 2nd shift | 12pm to 9pm Pay: $19.25/hr. + $1.00 shift differential Location: 441 W. Antelope Rd., White City, Oregon 97503 Amy’s Perks A fun and safe atmosphere where teamwork is encouraged Weeks of on‑the‑job training for your new role Discount on Amy’s products Opportunities to grow and advance your career Competitive compensation and benefits package Affordable Amy’s meals on‑site for lunch and dinner Bonus incentives based on attendance and safety Referral bonuses Safety shoe program, covered by Amy’s 401(k) program (up to 4% contribution matching after 1 year) Parental leave program Education reimbursement; scholarship program Paid Time Off (PTO) and Unpaid Time Off options Summary Coordinate and perform various food safety and sensory evaluations. Verify quality checks to ensure the items under your responsibility are handled correctly. Assess manufacturing and equipment conditions to ensure they meet specified requirements. Assist with various Food Safety & Sensory programs, including the environmental and training programs. In your absence, the FSS Coordinator can cover duties and responsibilities to Food Safety & Sensory. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform audits of all areas—production and non‑production—and investigate and follow up on deviations. Perform audits on all CCP/PC documentation and other food safety documents, investigate and follow up on deviations. Ensure materials are tested according to predefined criteria and meet requirements. When needed, assist with sensory evaluation of manufactured items, including backup support to daily tasting. Environmental Management (EM) program responsibilities including but not limited to swabbing, ice and water collection, investigational activities, and preparing samples for shipment. Conduct timely food safety and sensory evaluations and dispositions of product, escalating as necessary, including extensions of product. Verify physical values on equipment and confirm appropriate conditions for operation during use. Involve other departments, when appropriate, for timely response to observation of failure to meet expectations/standards. Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Warehouse and Sanitation to facilitate investigations, root cause analysis, corrective preventive action, and problem solving for incidents and non‑conformances. Write daily reports of out‑of‑spec materials and operating conditions. Place material on hold if it does not meet requirements. Assist with Positive Release Program and PCQI reviews. Update foreign materials databases (in‑house and consumer). Support in consumer complaint investigations. It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy’s Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one‑year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience with food products is preferred. Skills Detail oriented Multi‑task & Prioritize Intermediate computer skills Ability to learn and navigate ERP system as required Reliable/Dependable Competencies Change and Learning Agility Conflict Management Assertiveness Composure Drive/Energy High Standards Written and Informal Communication Initiative Integrity Positive Impact Problem Solving and Decision Making Team Player Functional/Technical Expertise Team Leadership Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Effective written communication skills. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to employees of the organization. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide whole numbers and fractions. Ability to determine averages and medians. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and length. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving complex variables. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations None needed. Physical Demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty‑five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold (coolers and freezers) and hot (processing equipment) conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Travel No travel requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amy's Kitchen

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