Puget Sound Quality Specialists (PSQS) was founded in 2010 at the request of local area seafood industry companies who recognized a gap in the market and a need for accurate, timely and independent inspection services. PSQS’s core competencies include independent, 3rd party inspection for quality, food safety, lot inspection and product verification, and consulting for a broad range of food and seafood products & processes. We offer an extensive range of inspection, microbiological, analytical and consulting services.
PSQS fosters a workplace environment in which dedication, collaboration, and professionalism are recognized and rewarded so as to promote a sense of pride, accomplishment and overall empowering of employees.
Our core values seek to ensure:
- Consistent procedures and methods executed with integrity and honesty throughout our organization.
- A distinctive culture that attracts and retains exceptional people.
- An organization where integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy are the cornerstones of each project.
The Seafood Inspector position is a full-time position
Position Summary Purpose: In coordination with company management performs sampling, testing, seafood inspection, and report writing in accordance with regulatory, client, third-party and/or Puget Sound Quality Specialists standards (PSQS). Provides primary support through product inspection and related activities.
Primary Accountabilities:
- This position provides primary support through the maintenance and operation of the inspection laboratory and office administration (sampling, inspection, record keeping, reporting, cleaning/sanitation, inventory and other administrative functions) including client support, work scheduling, sample pick-up, sample inventory, sample inventory management and other duties or special projects as assigned.
- Duties include:
- Inspection and testing within PSQS and/or other, outside independent testing laboratories
- Data recording, data entry, report writing
- Cleaning of Laboratory, Office Area & Equipment
- Sample Inventory & Inventory Maintenance
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of four (4) years seafood production and/or QA or other relevant experience with multiple species and product forms
- Able to follow written procedures
- Inspection experience in a laboratory and/or other food manufacturing environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint) in developing professional documentation, spreadsheets and presentations for distribution
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintain flexibility at all times, able to multi-task, organized and detail oriented, self-motivated, honest, reliable
Physical Demands:
- Capable of lifting 60 pounds on a routine basis
- Extensive Physical Effort
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to travel by plane or automobile as needed
- Possibility of mandatory overtime during busy periods
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a cool, wet laboratory environment (may be cold & wet)
- Must be able to work in other cool or wet environments, including outdoors
- Smoke free work environment
- Multi-tasking environment
The Seafood Inspector position is a full-time position based in Seattle, WA with great benefits and compensation that include:
- Company Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision
- Vacation Pay
- Sick Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Company sponsored cell phone/data plan
- Competitive Pay (pay based on experience & performance)
- Discretionary Bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental Pay:
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees and visitors must wear a mask. COVID-19 pre-screening required for entry. Socially distanced work environment. Mandatory facial coverings/masks required for work.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Seafood QA/QC or Seafood Manufacturing: 4 years (Required)