Food QA Technician - HACCP, Micro Lab & Compliance

Hanover Foods Corporation; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Spring Glen Fresh Foods in Ephrata, PA is seeking a QA Technician to support the Quality Assurance Department. You will perform inspections, testing, documentation, and verification activities to ensure products meet food safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include ensuring GMP/OSHA compliance, maintaining CCP/HACCP records, conducting lab tests (pH, viscosity, ATP swabs), sampling for external labs, and training staff on SOPs and quality procedures in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in food processing or quality assurance.
• HACCP certification preferred.
• Experience with micro testing and environmental monitoring.
• Knowledge of food formulas, production equipment, and plant operations.
• Strong communication and detail-oriented approach.
• Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Complies with GMP, OSHA, food safety, and plant safety requirements.
• Reviews, verifies, and maintains CCP and HACCP documentation throughout production.
• Performs pre-operational inspections with Sanitation and Maintenance.
• Ensures food safety, legality, and quality policies are followed across assigned areas.
• Conducts inspections of raw ingredients, in-process materials, and finished goods.
• Performs micro testing, pathogen testing, ATP swabs, allergen swabs, and environmental swabbing.
• Completes in-house lab testing including pH, viscosity, shear press, and other product quality tests.
• Gathers and prepares samples for external laboratory testing and ensures proper product hold procedures.
• Maintains accurate chemical concentrations (PPM) in sanitation and hand‑washing stations, sprayers, and related equipment.
• Maintains and documents sanitation station functionality, including soap and sanitizer levels.
• Maintains thermometer calibration stations and ensures proper documentation.
• Monitors yields, code dating, labeling accuracy, and product identification for compliance with standards.
• Conducts incoming and outgoing inspections for ingredients, packaging, and finished goods.
• Maintains all required QA records, reports, and documentation to support the HACCP program.
• Places questionable product on hold and escalates issues to the Quality Manager and/or plant management for disposition.
• Notifies management of unsatisfactory line operations and may stop production if necessary to protect product safety or quality.
• Trains personnel on SOPs, GMPs, food safety, and quality-related procedures.
• Serves as a lead resource for QA activities within assigned production areas.
• Prepares items for daily data traces and supports traceability activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Mathematical aptitude

Ability to work independently

Collaborative teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spring Glen Fresh Foods in Ephrata, PA is seeking a QA Technician to support the Quality Assurance Department. You will perform inspections, testing, documentation, and verification activities to ensure products meet food safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include ensuring GMP/OSHA compliance, maintaining CCP/HACCP records, conducting lab tests (pH, viscosity, ATP swabs), sampling for external labs, and training staff on SOPs and quality procedures in a fast-paced