Food Safety and Sensory Technician

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

• 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

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.

• 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.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• 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.

• Detail oriented
• Multi‑task & Prioritize
• Intermediate computer skills
• Ability to learn and navigate ERP system as required
• Reliable/Dependable

• Change and Learning Agility
• Conflict Management
• Assertiveness

• Drive/Energy
• High Standards
• Written and Informal Communication
• Initiative
• Integrity
• Positive Impact
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Team Player
• Functional/Technical Expertise
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