Wiegand Hall, OSU Campus, Corvallis, OR

Pacific Natural Foods is offering a 12 week QA Internship.

 

As a privately owned, Oregon-based natural foods company founded in 1987, we are dedicated to creating foods that capture the most delicious tastes from what nature has provided. We care deeply about the taste and quality of the foods we make and are striving to become the most respected brand in natural foods.

At Pacific Natural Foods our values say it all….our people make it happen every day. We hire people who are committed to our values of Safety and Quality; Individuals who do it the right way with Integrity and who strive to attain the highest Personal Standards in ourselves and others.

We are dedicated to the sustainable growth of our Environment. Our people provide Leadership beyond our own business environment by being involved with activities that benefit our local community.

 

We seek to provide a work environment that has the highest standards and a Career opportunity that each of us can be personally proud of. We strive for continuous improvement through personal Development. We hire people who love challenges and are willing to ask, what if… and then are willing to make their ideas into reality!

 

The QA Internship is a 12 week program that will train the selected candidate on all Quality Assurance functions in a 24/7 high speed Food Manufacturing facility. The internship will also encompass a basic R&D project.  

 

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

·         Ability to operate with moderate supervision

·         Meticulous attention to detail

·         Basic knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel

·         Requires commitment to objectives of the organization

·         Technical knowledge in area of responsibility

·         Computer skills, including skills in the application of Microsoft Word and Excel

·         Math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)

·         Decision-making skills, training skills, problem analysis skills, teamwork, creativity, the need to read, write, speak and understand the English language and the need to perform advanced math (analysis, statistics, significant data or number manipulation)

·         Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize

·         Ability to push and pull up to 150 lbs and lift/carry up to 30 pounds frequently

·         Physical ability to taste test all of our products  

 

We are looking for a current College Student at the Junior or Senior level pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science.

 

The duration of the internship is 12 weeks and the pay rate is $12 per hour.

For immediate consideration for this position please apply online at http://www.pacificfoods.com/about-employment.php or if you prefer fax a resume to

503-692-9610 attn: Human Resources.

Yocream International, Inc., a yogurt, ice cream and beverage manufacturer located in N.E. Portland has a full time opening for an entry level R&D Technician. 

 

This position will be responsible for developing new flavors of soft serve frozen yogurt, ice cream, novelties and smoothie products as well as improving, reformulating and cost reducing existing products.  Provides formulas, ingredient costing and nutritional data for all products.  Qualified candidates must have very strong sensory skills and creativity.  Oversees production runs for new products.  Must be able to work independently as well as with office staff and production employees.  Minimum education requirement is a 4 year degree in Food Science/Foods and Nutrition.  Must have a basic understanding of laboratory equipment.  Computer skills needed are Microsoft Word, Excel and Genesis (nutritional data base). 

 

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Laurie Washington

R&D Manager

Yocream International, Inc.

5858 N.E. 87^th Ave

Portland, OR 97220

Or Fax to: 503-256-3976

Or email to: Lauriew@yocream.com

Givaudan, a culinary ingredient and flavor manufacturing plant located in Silverton, OR has an opening for a QA Coordinator.

 

This position is the point person for activities related to providing Production with input/support in the processing of products and coordinates collection, analysis and reporting information for food safety and quality initiatives.

 

Qualified candidates must possess at minimum a high school diploma, or BA or BS degree.    A Bachelor in the sciences including Biology, Microbiology or Food Science is a plus, but not required. Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal, must be able to effectively utilize word processing and spread sheet programs and have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.  The position is full time.  Givaudan offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Email cover letter and resume to HR@givaudan-silverton.com or fax to Givaudan HR at 503-873-7807. Resumes can also be mailed to Givaudan HR, PO Box 157, Silverton, OR 97381.