Night-Shift Quality Assurance Specialist: Food Safety

The Hershey Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Financial Security

Time Off & Flexibility

Growth & Development

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Memphis, TN is seeking a Specialist Quality Assurance to protect product quality, food safety, and consumer trust on night shift. You will own QA processes, coordinate verifications, monitor food safety programs, and help identify trends for continuous improvement; collaborate with operations to ensure compliance.

A bachelor’s degree is preferred; 1+ year’s relevant experience; opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant QA experience in food manufacturing or related field.
• Experience with food safety systems (PEP, HACCP, GMP, GFSI) preferred.
• Strong org, communication, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead recurring QA checks, sampling plans, and verifications in assigned area.
• Perform analytical and microbiological testing; guide routine work and verifications.
• Conduct audits and monitoring for food safety, sanitation, allergen control, HACCP, and related programs.
• Assist incident investigations by data collection, analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain QA records and prepare reports supporting continuous improvement discussions.
• Support employee training and cross-functional manufacturing support.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Documentation

Audit skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Food Science or Microbiology

Job description

The Hershey Company in Memphis, TN is seeking a Specialist Quality Assurance to protect product quality, food safety, and consumer trust on night shift. You will own QA processes, coordinate verifications, monitor food safety programs, and help identify trends for continuous improvement; collaborate with operations to ensure compliance.

A bachelor’s degree is preferred; 1+ year’s relevant experience; opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.