1st Shift Quality Assurance Lab Tech PART TIME

Herr Foods Inc.; West Nottingham Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time benefits package

401k plan

EAP services

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Hospital indemnity

Prepaid legal plan

Identity theft protection

Retention bonus up to $250

Job summary

Herr Foods Inc. is seeking a Part-Time QA Lab Tech in Nottingham, PA to perform hourly quality testing on finished products and to support packaging and production operations. The role requires passing a background check and drug screen, and offers a retention bonus up to $250.

Schedule is Monday 7am-3:30pm; Tuesday-Thursday 8am-3:30pm, with potential additional hours based on business needs. This position is part-time but includes eligible benefits and 401k opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must complete background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly lab tests on finished product packages weight.
• Perform statistical averaging of test results.
• Communicate test results to shift supervisor and key personnel.
• Operate x-ray machines to inspect and test products.
• Sample product and report results in timely manner.
• Compile product, package, and ingredient data as required.
• Perform visual quality checks and locate products in warehouse, production, and storage environment.
• Learn testing processes and operating procedures for QA lab equipment.
• Communicate issues between shifts as required.
• Abide by SQF policies.

Skills

Physical endurance

Concentration

Noise tolerance

PPE compliance

Teamwork

Tools

ERP system

X-ray machines

Job description

1st Shift Quality Assurance Lab Tech PART TIME

Department: Quality Assurance

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Nottingham, PA

Description

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 Part-Time QA Lab Tech position, to join our Nottingham, PA team!

• SCHEDULE: Monday - 7am-3:30pm; Tuesday-Thursday - 8am-3:30pm
  • Additional hours may be required due to business demands.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED:

• 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.

COMPETENCIES YOU BRING:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU BRING:

• 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.

Benefit (Details): This position is part-time benefit eligible. Elective benefits include basic dental and vision coverage, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, a prepaid legal plan, and identity theft protection. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k and provides EAP services. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in the plan description)

Marathon Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider. A separate entity from Herr's, located at our Nottingham, PA facility. This facility ensures easy access to tailored healthcare services, preventative care, wellness programs, for employees on any medical plan

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

Key Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct hourly lab tests on the 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 report the results in timely manner.
• Compile product, package, and ingredient data as required.
• Perform visual quality checks and locate products in the warehouse, production, and storage environment.
• Ability to learn the testing processes and proper operating procedures for quality assurance lab equipment.
• Communicate issues and information between shifts as required
• Abide by all safe quality foods (SQF policies)
• Ability to stand on production floor 3 hours at a time
• Ensure that manufacturing data is accurately entered and tracked in the ERP system, including production orders, materials, and finished goods.
• Update and maintain ERP records to reflect real-time data, including production status, material usage, and equipment maintenance.
• Enter production and manufacturing data into the ERP system, including raw material consumption, machine usage, labor hours, and quality control data.
• Track inventory levels in real-time and coordinate with the necessary teams to ensure timely material replenishment.
• Other ERP responsibilities as assigned

Sanitation/Safety

• Clean and sanitize work areas and food processing equipment, walls, floors etc. with the use of chemicals.
• Must always wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing job duties.
• Must follow all rules set by the Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) and attend all related meetings and/or training sessions.

Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610-932-6500 or [e-mail].

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