QA Tech I

Ventura Foods • Chambersburg, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the QA Tech I performs laboratory tests and other laboratory work to help ensure products meet customer requirements and specifications for quality and safety. The role also assists plant operations personnel with quality and processing matters.

The position tests, monitors, and documents product quality results and processing data; audits and follows up on process controls using RedZone; supports formula adjustments to address process variations and customer requirements; and communicates with operating departments. The technician operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment, helps train QA Technician I personnel, and completes quality files and documentation using AS400 and JDE. The role also helps ensure sanitation and housekeeping practices are followed and complies with food safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory criteria, including the current SQF code, GMPs, and FSMA preventive controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in a food manufacturing laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge and understanding of crystallizing and tempering processes.
• Ability to conduct GMP audits and post-cleaning inspections.
• Good Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Excellent math, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be a self-starter.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact well with others at all levels.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required, including intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may be required.
• Willingness and ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by company policy or law.

Nice To Haves

• Food manufacturing laboratory experience in fats and oils is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test, monitor, and accurately document quality results and processing data for products produced.
• Using RedZone, audit, verify, and follow up on process controls, including weight checks, batch sheets, HACCP, PCs, plant inspections, and receiving.
• Support process variations related to formula adjustments to satisfy customer requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with all operating departments.
• Assist with training QA Technician I personnel.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Ensure sanitation and housekeeping practices are followed and comply with food safety policies, procedures, and regulatory criteria, including the current SQF code, GMPs, and FSMA preventive controls.
• Understand and apply the functionality of the Unshippable Program.
• Use AS400 and JDE computer systems for quality functions.
• Maintain and complete files and documentation accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day for eligible employees.
• Profit sharing and 401(k) matching after eligible criteria are met.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Employee appreciation events and employee assistance programs.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level