3rd Shift Quality Assurance Technician

FruitSmart

Lancaster (Lancaster County)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 52,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Shank’s Extracts, a Universal Ingredients company, seeks a 3rd Shift Quality Assurance Technician in Lancaster, PA. You will monitor production lines, verify labels and BOMs, sample liquids and raw materials, and assist with hold investigations to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

You may support the QA team with non-routine tasks. Ideal candidates have at least six months in a manufacturing/food setting; HACCP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

Basic academic education (high school level or equivalent).
Minimum six months’ experience working in a manufacturing/food industry environment.
HACCP certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with product approval and release functions.
Verify line samples for labels, allergen information, ingredient statements, and coding.
Collect finished liquid samples daily from the production area for testing and evaluation.
Sample incoming raw materials and attach labels, bring samples to labs, and document in ERP.
Resample raw materials and finished products for retesting/recertification.
Sample incoming packaging materials, attach labels, and ensure ERP revision matches.
Monitor product approval logs and apply approval stickers to products.
Participate in food safety audits (5-6 times per year) and other audits.
Assist with HACCP/Preventive Control functions as needed.
Maintain cleanliness of the work area.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

Organized

Report writing

MS Word / Excel

Team collaboration

QA guidance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

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3rd Shift Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Active Full Time Manual Labor Lancaster, PA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1590

Shank’s,, a subsidiary of Universal Ingredients, is a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Shank’s quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide.

Universal Ingredients is a global supplier of high-quality, plant-based specialty ingredients for human and pet consumption. With thousands of products and global sourcing capabilities, we provide customized, value-added solutions – including fruit and vegetable juices and concentrates, dehydrated ingredients, botanical extracts, flavors, and beverage systems – for food and beverage manufacturers worldwide.

Our advanced production capabilities, including aseptic beverage processing and flexible packaging solutions, enable safe, shelf-stable products with no preservatives. At the heart of our innovation is our Application Capabilities Lab, where food science experts collaborate with customers to develop market-ready solutions through product development, flavor analysis, sensory testing, and commercialization support.

Driven by innovation, sustainability, and partnership, Universal Ingredients helps customers stay ahead of evolving consumer preferences while delivering consistent quality, functionality, and performance across global markets.

Disclaimer: Shank’s Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

The primary functions of this position include positive release of all Shank’s products, monitoring of the day-to-day production of products with line checks to ensure that finished products reflect the actual Bill of Material for liquid and packaging for food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, sampling incoming raw materials and packaging, assist with hold investigations and inspections. This position may be called upon to support the quality inspector I and the quality assurance supervisor with non-routine tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with product approval and release functions as appropriate.
On an as needed basis, verify line samples match product in detailed review of label name, allergen information, ingredient statements, and coding.
On an as needed basis, gather finished liquid samples daily from the production area for additional testing and evaluation.
On an as needed basis, sample incoming raw materials, which includes attaching appropriate labels on containers as necessary, bringing samples to the labs, and entering documentation as appropriate in the ERP.
On an as needed basis, resample raw materials and finish that required retesting/recertification.
Sample incoming packaging materials, which include attaching appropriate labels on the material as necessary, checking that they are approved and match the revision in the ERP.
Monitor product approval logs throughout the day and apply approval stickers to approved products in a timely manner.
Participate in food safety inspection audits periodically (typically 5-6 times/year)
Participate in Glass, Brittle Plastics and Ceramics audits quarterly.
Participate in HACCP/Preventive Control functions as needed.
Assist with compliance with customer pre-shipment sample requirements as needed.
Pulls retain samples as necessary.
Assist with sample shipments.
Assist or lead investigations into nonconforming products, raw material, or equipment. Place products on hold physically and electronically in the ERP as needed.
Assist Product Approval Specialist with product approval and release functions as appropriate.
Maintain cleanliness of work area.
On an as needed basis, perform line checks to ensure correct liquids are filled and to check for correct labels, bottle code, sealed caps, case codes, cartons, liquid and liquid lot number against team leader’s Bill of Material. Additional customer-specific tests must be monitored as required.
Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

ESSENTIAL/SKILLS NEEDED:

Able to work in a team but primarily perform independently.
Detail oriented, analytical, organized and able to work in a production environment and QA floor office setting.
Good at preparing reports and keeping excellent records.
Good computer skills with the ability to learn new software quickly, should also possess
basic typing/keyboarding skills. Must have basic knowledge in MS Word and Excel, or similar.
Ability to interact well with others.
Provide professional QA guidance to Production staff with appropriate authority as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Basic academic education (high school level or equivalent).
Minimum six months’ experience working in a manufacturing/food industry environment.
HACCP certification preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light work requiring some physical effort. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Occasionally exposed to dust, odor, and fumes. Frequently exposed to chemicals.

Conduct, Quality, Integrity, and Culture

Conduct:We will conduct every aspect of our business with honesty, integrity, and openness, respecting human rights and the interests of our employees, customers, and third parties.

Quality:Shank’s is committed to food safety and product quality. We employ extensive food safety programs and controls at all levels. Our quality standards and food safety procedures are thoroughly being evaluated internally and externally. We continuously strive to improve our performance.

Integrity:Shank’s and its employees will not offer, give, seek or receive, either directly or indirectly, improper inducements for business or financial gain. Where information is confidential, that confidentiality must be protected.

Culture:Shank’s respects the cultural values of our employees, contractors, and customers. We also promote a balanced work-life environment. We recognize and celebrate our employees for their hard work and the contributions they make to our company.

Shanks Core Values:

ASPIRATION:Share a vision for achievement

ACCOUNTABILITY:Support company reputation

ADAPTABILITY:Evolve to meet business needs

Competitive compensation and benefits package