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United States
- Permanent Full-Time
- Posted: 14 Aug 2026
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About the job
At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Quality Assurance Tech based in Springfield, OR!
Grave Shift: Sunday – Wednesday (10:00 PM – 8:30 AM)
The Quality Assurance Tech I is responsible for following Danone’s systematic process that helps our products meet federal and state food manufacturing compliance, and customer needs and expectations, in addition to preventing product defects before they arise.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- You will conduct micro testing of pasteurized mix, and microbiology and allergen tests of finished good samples for So Delicious Dairy Free plant and Plant 3 samples to ensure compliance.
- You will verify ingredients and packaging at startup of production lines and throughout the production runs for all products.
- You will conduct sensory evaluations of all finished goods samples to ensure product quality meets guidelines.
- You will conduct hourly line checks including metal detector validations and sample collections.
- You will issue non-conformance holds and dispositions on material and finished product.
- You will assist in quality assurance data management by documenting testing results on both paper documents and computer files.
- You will complete document review of QA and production paperwork, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.
About you
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:
- You will meet one of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Biochemistry, or a related field, or
- Associate’s degree in food science, Biochemistry, or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience, or
- Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience.
- You will have knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures.
- You will have demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- You will have demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, communicate clearly, and coordinate efforts around process improvement.
- You will have demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
About Danone
Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.
With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.
You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.
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