Quality Assurance Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

Turkey Hill•Conestoga, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Turkey Hill is a growing, nationwide company founded in Southcentral Pennsylvania in 1931, known for its ice cream and beverages. This role is for the 2nd shift, with hours from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The Quality Assurance Lab Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring product quality and safety by conducting various checks and collaborating with production teams. This position requires adherence to strict manufacturing and laboratory practices, meticulous documentation, and a commitment to continuous improvement of food safety systems.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Maintain adherence to scheduled work hours, including start, end, lunch, and break times.
Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines.
Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Ability to operate Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of laboratory experience is preferred.
One (1) year of food manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct food safety and quality checks, including sensory evaluations, for finished products, work-in-progress, and ingredients to ensure they meet specifications.
Follow established protocols for handling out-of-specification results.
Collaborate with and assist production departments to maintain product quality.
Maintain accurate documentation of lab test results in the lab data management system and on necessary paperwork.
Monitor the calibration of lab equipment as required.
Obtain samples using proper aseptic methods.
Review and evaluate Operations and QA documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Perform all duties in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and personal safety guidelines.
Contribute to the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Food Safety & Quality system.
Complete laboratory sanitation tasks as needed.
Review and evaluate end-of-shelf-life samples.
Operate Microsoft Office applications.
Engage with department and cross-functional teams to define and implement process improvements that add customer value.