Summary:  Perform a variety of tests, on hazelnuts, to analyze quality and establish grade levels of product from production lines, to determine if the product meets USDA and company standards

Reports To: Team Leader

*Hiring for the 1PM-9:30PM 2nd shift. / 9PM-5:30AM 3rd shift. Both eligible for hourly shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Sample and inspect hazelnuts for defects and foreign material.
• Correctly identify quality attributes and record those findings.
• Ensures product quality standards are clearly defined and that the finished product quality attributes are within specification
• Notify team leader of findings on a timely basis.
• Work directly with ODA Inspectors.
• Follow HAACP procedures and auditing procedures.
• Follows established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and safety policies while performing job duties.
• Clean work area daily.
• Follow all documented procedures.
• Other duties, responsibilities and/or tasks as assigned.

Special Skills/Training

• Ability to read, write, and understand English. (Without an interpreter)
• Ability to work in a team environment in a positive manner of respect, cooperation & flexibility.
• Good work ethic and ability to work independently.
• The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Contribute to a team environment leading to productivity improvements.

Experience/Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Prior food processing experience.
• Prior sorting and QC experience is required.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 25 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Prolonged standing and repetitive bending.
• Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.

Working Conditions

• Mostly inside an industrial food grade facility.
• Smock and hairnet (beard net if necessary) are required within the facility.
• Occasional outside work is necessary.
• There is a moderate level of noise while the plant is in production.

Hazelnut Growers of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize and encourage the valuable and enriching contribution that people from all backgrounds and experiences bring to our organization. As a values-based cooperative, we believe all individuals should be treated on the basis of merit without prejudice.

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