Evening QA Inspector — Food Safety & Quality

Paycom; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Hanover Foods Corporation in Centre Hall, PA, is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector C to support product quality, food safety, sanitation, and housekeeping in the Plant and Laboratory. The role reports QA concerns, ensures compliance with standards, and initiates corrective actions. 2PM–10PM shift and competitive benefits are included.

The company emphasizes equal opportunity employment and offers medical, dental, prescription drug, and 401(k) benefits, along with a competitive pay rate.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Shift flexibility

Quality Assurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hanover Foods Corporation in Centre Hall, PA, is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector C to support product quality, food safety, sanitation, and housekeeping in the Plant and Laboratory. The role reports QA concerns, ensures compliance with standards, and initiates corrective actions. 2PM–10PM shift and competitive benefits are included.

The company emphasizes equal opportunity employment and offers medical, dental, prescription drug, and 401(k) benefits, along with a competitive pay rate.