A Day in the Life:
*$2.50 shift differential for hours worked past 5:00 pm*
We have a condensed work schedule. The following are our shift options. We cannot guarantee that we have availability for your preferred shift.
Shift 1 – Sunday – e/o Wednesday Day Shift (5AM-5PM)
Shift 2 - Sunday – e/o Wednesday Night Shift (5PM-5AM)
Shift 3 - e/o Wednesday – Saturday Day Shift (5AM-5PM)
Shift 4 - e/o Wednesday – Saturday Night Shift (5PM-5AM)
Swing Shift - Wednesday – Saturday 10AM - 10PM
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance:
Conduct routine inspections of raw materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
Perform sensory evaluations, taste tests, and visual inspections to verify product attributes and identify any deviations from quality specifications.
Monitor and document critical control points in the production process to maintain consistency and quality.
Inspect raw materials and packaging materials upon arrival, ensure proper paperwork accompanies the raw materials and pull raw material retains as required.
Food Safety including pre-op sanitation inspections, packaging verification, metal detection, x-ray verification, product checks and verifying formulas.
Compliance Management:
Stay current on industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to food safety and quality assurance.
Audit and analyze food contact equipment for cleanliness.
Implement and maintain compliance programs, including HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Documentation and Record Keeping:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of quality control activities, test results, and compliance documentation.
Generate reports summarizing quality metrics and compliance status for management review.
Participate in the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to quality assurance.
Collaboration and Communication:
Work closely with production, R&D, and other cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
Communicate quality standards, expectations, and changes to relevant personnel.
Provide training to production staff on quality control procedures and best practices.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance product quality, consistency, and efficiency.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to address quality deviations.
Actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
Calibrate or replace malfunctioning equipment.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently required to talk, hear and communicate with others in English.
Frequent sitting, walking, bending, and squatting.
Ability to sit and perform work on a computer or at a desk.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
What You Bring:
1+ years of quality control experience
Eagerness to lean
Experience in a food manufacturing facility is a plus
Team Player
Adaptable
Reliable
There are plenty of reasons to work at EMPWR USA, such as:
We offer you:
· Competitive Salary: Starting at $22.00 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and advancement (within the same function or another).
· Continuous Learning and Development: Benefit from our training programs designed to help you grow your skills and advance in your career.
· Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) starting on your first day of employment.
· Paid Time Off: Enjoy 2-weeks paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, so you can rest and recharge, spend time with family, or pursue personal interests.
· Retirement Plans: Plan for the future with our 401(k) retirement plan options, including an automatic 3% company matching to help you save for retirement.
· Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance. Our fixed work schedules make it so you know your time off, allowing you to plan fun activities.
· Modern, Safe Work Environment: Work in a facility that is modern, clean, with comfortable temperature and adheres to the highest standards of safety and quality.
Interested?
Grab your chance and apply now. We will contact you as soon as possible if you meet our qualifications!
The USA: why it's worth it to work with us
Challenge the status quo
We are building something really special in the United States, to challenge the status quo of nutritional bars and prove that they can be delicious. Our operations are expanding rapidly, and we are looking for the best people to work with us on our ambitious growth plans!
Job security
Job security in a safe and pleasant working environment: the growth we foresee in our volumes the coming years is big! Therefore, we are able to secure jobs because we are in need of many hands and brains to make it all come together.
In our company we are constantly evolving, creating new products, and continuously questioning and renewing our ways of working. That makes us an exciting place to work. We are encouraged to share ideas and make suggestions.
Cynthia Sulimro, R&D
There are no politics, bias, or favoritism in our company. We value hard work and competence. Our people get fair compensation and have the same opportunities as their fellow team members to grow in their careers.
Fatima Cerrato, Production
We’ve grown from a local company into an international company over the years. Being part of the EMPWR group has brought positive changes but more importantly it has also brought stability. Being part of a large group that values its employees has made us stronger and more resilient.
Julio Flores, Production
The work environment and the relationships I established with my co-workers, the opportunities to grow and climb the ladder are things that made me come to work every day. It’s the place where I have the opportunity to grow, develop and prove myself.
Gabe Chapman - Production, McMinnville, US
Where we work
The facility
In McMinnville, the growth in operations has given us a new breath that allows to expand our operations and modernize our equipment. The future looks bright, and that vibe makes it an exciting spot to be for our entire team here in the U.S.
The R&D center
Our growing R&D center is where the team can make and evaluate prototypes for our customers and the growing nutrition bar industry. This onsite center allows us to immediately evaluate the test results and to rapidly push our innovations one step further. All employees are encouraged to taste new prototypes and share their thoughts.
We’re situated in the south end of McMinnville, a historic town in the heart of Oregon’s wine country. Not many cities here are as lucky to be just 45 minutes away from the big city, the mountains, and the ocean. An easy commute from all directions, without traffic jams.