QC

Company Name:  Meduri Farms

Company Profile:  Since 1984 Meduri Farms has grown to become a premier supplier of specialty dried fruits to food manufacturers around the world.  Our operations are located 60 miles southwest of Portland in Oregon’s agriculturally fertile Willamette Valley.

Job Title:    QC Technician (Dryer) Date:    XX/XX/2025

Job Description: The Quality Control (QC) Technician is expected to monitor and document the production process within the Dryer department. He/she must follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to complete all assigned tasks. The QC Technician must be able to meet a high standard of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This position requires mutual respect, active communication and collaborative teamwork.

Department Specific Responsibilities

•    Calibrate analytical instruments on a scheduled basis

•    Update parameters of Wash Labels through Crystal Reports

•    Print and apply Wash Labels on Dryer totes 

•    Create Packaging labels through Crystal reports

•    Print and file Packaging labels into production folder

•    Use analytical instruments to obtain

o    Water Activity values using Water Activity Meter

o    Moisture Content % values using Moisture Analyzer

•    Record observations on forms

o    Physical format – Wash sheets

o    Digital format – Batch Master GP

•    Inspect rare earth magnets and record observations

•    Create End of Shift report and email to QC Dryer group

General QC Technician Responsibilities

•    Conduct daily inspection and record observations on cGMP Dryer Checklist

•    Perform pre-operational sanitation verification using ATP swabs and ATP reader

•    Submit work orders for food safety related maintenance issue

•    Initiate Hold for non-conforming items

•    Assist in the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) by swabbing areas in Dryer

•    Assist in the training of new team members

•    Report any issues or unusual observations to the QC Lead

•    Maintain good housekeeping practices

•    Perform other quality-related duties as assigned by QC Lead or Quality management 

Job Location:    Dryer Department floor and laboratory    Company Industry:    Manufacturing

Job Role:    Quality Control Technician    Joining Date:    

Job Level:    Entry-level    Employment Type:    Full Time

   Reports to:    Quality Control Lead

Employment Requirements:

•    Preferred bilingual

•    Must be able to read and write in English

•    Basic mathematics

•    Legally authorized to work in the United States

•    Must have reliable transportation    •    Must be self-motivated

•    Must work well with others

•    Must be willing to follow leadership

•    Must possess, or be trainable in, basic computer literacy skills

Working Conditions:

•    Must be able to sit or stand and walk for up to 8 hours