1st Shift QA Lab Tech

1st Shift QA Lab Tech FULL TIME

Department: Quality Assurance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Nottingham, PA

Building a great career never tasted so good!

ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $250.00 RETENTION BONUS!

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for our Full-Time QA Lab Tech position, to join our Nottingham, PA team!

• SCHEDULE: Monday-Thursday
• SHIFT: 3am-3pm
  • Additional hours may be required due to business demands.

• Must complete a background check and pre-employment drug screen, as well as a preplacement screening which tests the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work with latex gloves, airborne seasoning, cardboard dust, cleaning solutions, and hot water.
• Must be able to work in a noisy and fast-paced environment.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Good balance on slippery surfaces.
• Sustain concentration for up to 3 hours at a time.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.

Herr’s offers a range of quality benefits and wellness programs, including medical, dental, vision, hearing insurance; long-term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital, and critical illness indemnity plans; identity theft coverage; legal plans; 401(k) with company matching, profit sharing; vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services; tuition reimbursement. Benefits start on the first of the month following 30 days of service. Additionally, employees may access low or no-cost medical care through the Assured Excellence Program, partnering with facilities such as Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Shriners Children’s Hospital, Hazelden Betty Ford, and others.

The OSS Health Company Direct Program in York, PA provides bundled package rates for orthopedic care and imaging.

Marathon Health Clinic, a premier on-site healthcare provider, offers tailored healthcare services, preventative care, and wellness programs for employees.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Conduct hourly lab tests on finished product packages weight.
• Perform statistical averaging of test results.
• Communicate test results to the shift supervisor and other key personnel.
• Operate x-ray machines to inspect and test products as required.
• Sample product and report the results in a timely manner.
• Compile product, package, and ingredient data as required.
• Perform visual quality checks and locate products in the warehouse, production, and storage environment.
• Learn the testing processes and proper operating procedures for quality assurance lab equipment.
• Communicate issues and information between shifts as required.
• Abide by all SQF policies.
• Stand 3 hours at a time on the production floor.
• Accurately enter and track manufacturing data in the ERP system, including production orders, materials, finished goods.
• Update and maintain ERP records to reflect real-time data, including production status, material usage, equipment maintenance.
• Enter raw material consumption, machine usage, labor hours, and quality control data into the ERP system.
• Track inventory levels in real-time, coordinate with teams to ensure timely material replenishment.
• Other ERP responsibilities as assigned.

• Clean and sanitize work areas and food processing equipment, walls, floors, etc., with chemicals.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing job duties.
• Follow all GMP and SQF rules, attend related meetings and training sessions.

Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal-opportunity employer. M/F/Veterans/Disabilities.