QA Technician

Niagara Water•Hazleton, PA

About The Position

The QA Technician is responsible for executing corporate and plant-specific food safety, quality, and laboratory requirements. The role reports to the QA Manager. In the QA Technician’s absence, the QA Manager or designate assumes the job duties. The position involves ensuring food safety and quality standards are maintained, conducting laboratory and production testing, documenting results, identifying and addressing deficiencies, and participating in plant teams.

Requirements

Must read, write, and communicate in English.
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, days or nights, on a rotating schedule.
Must follow GMP policy, including wearing a company-issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs, and hairnet in production areas.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Able to work under pressure in a very fast-paced environment.
Minimum experience: 0 years in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
Minimum experience: 0 years in the position.
Minimum experience: 0 years managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Minimum education: High School Diploma.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
2 years of experience working in the position.
2 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Associate's Degree.
HACCP certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure all food safety and quality parameters are adhered to and maintained throughout the facility.
Assist with batching chemicals and ingredients for production.
Calibrate laboratory and production-line equipment for accurate results.
Collect in-process and finished-product samples.
Conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to verify products meet specifications.
Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
Document testing results according to protocols.
Recognize deficiencies and initiate appropriate follow-up.
Identify and isolate product that does not meet standards.
Assist in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
Review food safety and quality records.
Actively participate in plant teams, including HACCP and Safety teams.
Conduct other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family Building Benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and an accident plan.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.