Night Quality Assurance Technician

Armstrong Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing industry is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure product quality and compliance with safety standards. The role involves monitoring production processes, conducting quality checks, and participating in sanitation activities. Candidates should have experience in food safety systems and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to be part of a family-owned company with a diverse range of operations.

Qualifications

• Over 1 year of experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred.
• Experience in HACCP, SQF, and sanitation systems required.
• Strong computer skills and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure finished products meet quality standards.
• Participate in plant sanitation activities.
• Conduct regular audits of documentation for compliance.

Skills

Food Safety

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Food Science or Food Technology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Night Quality Assurance Technician

Apply locations: Ziegenfelder - Lockhart

Type: Full time

Posted: 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R-1562

As the Quality Assurance Technician, your essential functions will include but are not limited to:

1. Ensuring that finished Ziegenfelder treats are ready for packaging by properly preparing raw material inputs, monitoring production processes, and inspecting final products to ensure customer satisfaction.
2. Reviewing and documenting quality assurance processes and making recommendations for improvements.
3. Manipulating a variety of stainless-steel hard pipes and flexible hosing to perform CIPs and batch processing.
4. Participating in plant sanitation activities including floor scrubbing, drain cleaning, and other manual sanitation tasks.
5. Participating in the environmental monitoring program by collecting samples of finished product, work in progress, on equipment, and around the facility.
6. Reviewing and recording microbiological data and reporting concerns and findings to the Quality Manager.
7. Using HMI to appropriately call ingredients for bulk processing and transfer of batches.
8. Conducting production support activities including mix making, equipment cleaning, product quality testing/sampling, and completing the master sanitation schedule tasks.
9. Verifying that finished products meet quality standards for color, taste, quantity, wrap, and Rainbow Array.
10. Adhering to HACCP, GMP, SOP, and SSOP programs and ensuring all documentation complies with federal, state, local, and company policies.
11. Performing chemistry testing to ensure product specifications.
12. Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and working cross-functionally with Production and Maintenance departments.
13. Performing multiple quality checks, recording results in the data control system, and documenting batch records.
14. Completing internal lab functions including environmental sampling and documentation.
15. Conducting regular audits of documentation for compliance with applicable directives, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Over 1 year of experience within a food manufacturing facility preferred.
• Preference for candidates with a Food Science, Food Technology degree, or related fields; however, experience will be considered without a degree.
• Experience and training in Food Safety, HACCP, SQF, Sanitation (SSOP & GMP), and other food safety systems required. SQF certification is a plus.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Abilities

• Standing up to 12 hours per day.
• Moving and lifting objects up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Bending, twisting, reaching, and grasping actions.
• Good spatial awareness around manufacturing equipment.

Who We Are

The Armstrong Group is a family-owned and operated collection of diverse companies, founded in 1946. We now employ over 2,400 individuals nationwide across multiple industries, including Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.

Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.