3rd Shift QA Coordinator

Hanover Foods Corporation; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Foods Corporation in Hanover, PA is seeking a QA Coordinator who serves as shift supervisor and quality inspector. You will ensure production lines operate efficiently, uphold sanitation standards, and verify thermal processing parameters to maintain product safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include overseeing QA activities, reviewing product quality, educating staff, and documenting non-conformances. Strong math skills and experience in QA programs are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Better Process Control School completed.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily QA activities and ensures product quality.
• Reviews product quality and holds questionable items for QA review.
• Verifies process parameters on production lines and cooker systems.
• Maintains QA lab facilities, equipment, and documentation.
• Trains new employees on QA procedures and standards.

Skills

Math skills

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Food Science or related field

Better Process Control School

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hanover, PA 17331
Job Shift: Day

The Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator serves as both a shift supervisor and quality inspector, ensuring that production lines operate efficiently, sanitation standards are upheld, and all products meet established quality and safety requirements. This role plays a key part in verifying thermal process parameters, supporting regulatory compliance, and maintaining the integrity of all quality assurance programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates daily departmental quality assurance activities.
• Reviews and evaluates the quality of all products produced during the shift.
• Ensures any questionable product is placed on QA hold, properly red‑tagged, segregated, and accurately documented for management review.
• Verifies all process parameters on the production floor and at all cooker systems.
• Conducts verification of thermal processes during deviations, determines alternate processes when necessary, and ensures proper segregation and documentation to maintain product safety and regulatory compliance.
• Monitors line operations, documents all non‑conformances, and ensures production is halted when required until issues are fully resolved.
• Trains new employees on QA procedures, standards, and expectations.
• Evaluates incoming fresh‑pack product and recommends appropriate disposition prior to processing.
• Reviews production and quality records as applicable.
• Performs special projects, trials, and experiments as assigned.
• Observes and reports the effectiveness of sanitation and cleanup in processing and warehouse areas, promptly escalating any serious deficiencies.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization, and proper functioning of all QA lab facilities, equipment, and incubators.
• Routinely reviews finished product analysis results to assess quality and material usage efficiency (yields).
• Understands where quality standards and product specifications are located and applies them appropriately; recommends revisions when needed.
• Continuously monitors for quality issues related to product or packaging, documenting and reporting concerns to Production and QA management.
• Ensures required samples are collected for Cutting Bees, customer programs, and co‑pack requirements.
• Develops familiarity with customer and USDA grading standards.
• Maintains working knowledge of all QA department roles.
• Identifies quality issues and takes or recommends effective corrective actions.
• Supports the Quality Assurance Supervisor and Manager as required.
• Executes all food safety, legality, and quality policies and procedures within the scope of the role, including but not limited to GMPs, HACCP, food safety, product quality, and food security.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned by QA leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required. Associate’s degree in Food Science or a related field, or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a QA Inspector A.
• Successful completion of Better Process Control School.
• Strong math skills.
• Proficient computer skills – preferably in Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated sound decision‑making skills and the ability to resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.