2nd Shift Quality Control Inspector

Job Details:
Level: Entry,

Job Location:

Centre Hall, PA 16828,

Job Shift: Swing, Hanover Foods Corporation - Centre Hall, PA, is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector

C. The Quality Assurance Inspector Cis responsible for monitoring and supporting product quality, food safety, sanitation, and housekeeping within the Plant and/or Laboratory. This entry role identifies and reports quality concerns, ensures compliance with established standards, and initiates corrective actions as needed.

The normal hours for this position are 2PM-10PM.

Hanover Foods Corporation offers a competitive rate of pay and comprehensive benefits package such as medical, dental, prescription drug, and 401(k).

• Performs pre-operational inspections to evaluate the sanitary condition of equipment and the production environment.
• Conducts daily finished product grading against specifications; notifies Production of any nonconformance and maintains positive working relationships with Production and Warehouse teams.
• Monitors and documents critical control points (e.g., blanching, metal detection, pH) in accordance with the current HACCP plan.
• Inspects raw materials, ingredients, and packaging for quality and potential contamination; maintains accurate inspection records.
• Draws production samples as required.
• Maintains housekeeping standards and ensures the Laboratory’s cleanliness and organization.
• Collaborates with USDA Inspectors and customer representatives, as needed.
• Stays current with customer requirements, USDA grade standards, company specifications, and other applicable food safety and quality protocols.
• Supports and follows policies and procedures related to food safety, legality, quality, security, and compliance, including GMPs and HACCP.
• Follows all established safety practices and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager and/or Supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous Quality Assurance experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages).
• Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends, as needed.

Hanover Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, and/or any other characteristic protected by law.