Night Shift Food Quality & Safety Technician (PCQI)

W3Global; Newville (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global in Newville, PA is seeking a QA/QC Specialist to support quality and food safety programs across the organization.

This role serves as Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), conducts testing on materials and finished products, participates in audits, and collaborates with QA, Product Development, Operations and suppliers. Shift is 3rd, 10pm–6:30am, with opportunities to lead continuous improvement and maintain SQF, Kosher, Organic, and Non-GMO certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in QA, food safety, or food manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in a related science preferred.
• Experience with quality testing, audits, corrective actions, and root cause analysis preferred.
• PCQI experience or certification preferred.
• Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, GMP, Organic, Kosher, and Non GMO standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of quality and food safety processes.
• Serve as PCQI for the company's food safety program.
• Conduct testing and evaluations of raw materials and finished products.
• Ensure products meet established quality, functionality, reliability, and food safety specifications.
• Communicate quality standards across QA, Product Development, Operations, and other departments.
• Identify and investigate recurring quality issues and process problems.
• Lead root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain Corrective Action and OFI logs.
• Monitor products and processes to meet customer requirements.
• Support compliance with federal, state, local, and industry food safety regulations.
• Prepare for and participate in audits.
• Support certifications such as SQF, Kosher, Organic, and Non GMO.
• Establish quality requirements for raw materials and assist with supplier audits.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute quality reports and data.
• Assist with employee training related to food quality and food safety.
• Maintain product sample retain area and conduct shelf life studies.
• Perform calibration of thermometers and other critical equipment.
• Provide quality support to Operations through sample testing and product evaluations.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in quality and manufacturing processes.
• Communicate actual or potential food safety concerns to management.
• Follow all company safety, food safety, and regulatory policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

QA analysis

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Operations collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Microbiology or related

High school diploma required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

W3Global in Newville, PA is seeking a QA/QC Specialist to support quality and food safety programs across the organization.

This role serves as Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), conducts testing on materials and finished products, participates in audits, and collaborates with QA, Product Development, Operations and suppliers. Shift is 3rd, 10pm–6:30am, with opportunities to lead continuous improvement and maintain SQF, Kosher, Organic, and Non-GMO certifications.