Meat Processing QA Technician | HACCP & Food Safety

Pennsylvania Ag Connection; Harleysville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidy's, a Pennsylvania pork company with a long history, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure meat products meet quality, regulatory, and customer specs. The role supports food safety initiatives, monitors production processes, and assists with USDA audits and HACCP compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, experience in meat processing or QA, knowledge of GMPs/HACCP, the ability to work in cold, fast-paced environments, and basic computer skills (Excel,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in meat processing or quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety principles.
• Ability to work in cold, fast-paced production environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry, email).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine QA checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Monitor CCPs and PRPs to ensure HACCP compliance.
• Verify sanitation, temperature controls, labeling, and product specifications.
• Inspect production lines to ensure adherence to GMPs.
• Accurately complete QA forms, logs, and reports for audits and traceability.
• Assist in preparing for USDA audits and third-party certifications.
• Report deviations and support corrective actions.

Skills

QA principles

Food safety

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

HACCP certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Leidy's, a Pennsylvania pork company with a long history, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure meat products meet quality, regulatory, and customer specs. The role supports food safety initiatives, monitors production processes, and assists with USDA audits and HACCP compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, experience in meat processing or QA, knowledge of GMPs/HACCP, the ability to work in cold, fast-paced environments, and basic computer skills (Excel,