Tech 1, FSQA- 2nd Shift

Aspire Bakeries • Hazle Township, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Technician I, Food Safety & Quality Assurance (Bakery) to join our team at our Hazleton, PA bakery. As a Technician I, FSQA-Bakery, you will play a critical role in protecting product quality and food safety by conducting inspections, sampling, testing, and documentation activities that support compliance with Aspire Bakeries’ Integrated Management System (AIMS). This role helps ensure products consistently meet food safety, quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication, analytical, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation and perform physical activities including standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, and repetitive neck movement.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, food safety, quality assurance, or bakery operations.
• Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), HACCP, Preventive Controls, and food safety systems.
• Experience conducting inspections, product testing, or quality evaluations in a production environment.
• Familiarity with allergen control, lot traceability, and document control processes.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment, scales, metal detectors, imaging devices, or other measurement instruments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety and quality assurance verification activities to ensure compliance with Aspire Bakeries standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform product sampling, testing, inspections, and documentation in accordance with AIMS procedures and records.
• Identify, document, and escalate food safety and quality non-conformances, including product hold activities when required.
• Verify adherence to GMPs, HACCP, preventive controls, allergen controls, sanitation, and food safety programs.
• Evaluate finished products through sensory, physical, packaging, and labeling assessments to ensure specification compliance.
• Support cross-functional food safety initiatives, pre-operational inspections, and environmental monitoring activities.
• Promote a safe workplace by communicating food, employee, and equipment safety concerns and supporting established control measures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Additional voluntary life insurance options
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Competitive retirement plans
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• HSA and FSA plans
• Performance incentive plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED