QA Technician (2nd shift) $18+/hour DOE

Business Unit Overview 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 LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news. Location Description 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.

2nd shift - 2p-10:30p $18/hour +  depending on experience $1.00/hour differential for 2nd 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. This role is also accountable for monitoring and inspecting production outputs to ensure manufactured goods adhere to quality, food safety, and customer specifications.

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 Qualifications 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