Quality Assurance (Holds) Technician 1st shift

Chelten House Products; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Assurance (Holds) Technician. This entry-level position involves monitoring food safety and quality compliance, with responsibilities in documentation and communication with leadership. Candidates should be familiar with food safety regulations and quality management principles. A proactive approach, strong analytical skills, and effective communication are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

Paid holidays and time off

Employee appreciation events

Life insurance and 401k contributions

Team training sessions and advancement opportunities

Annual performance-based bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of quality control and food safety techniques.
• Experience with FDA/USDA regulations, GMPs, and HACCP.
• Ability to write technically sound reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain food safety of products.
• Inspect and document food safety and quality items.
• Coordinate across multiple departments to ensure adherence to standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or Associate/Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or microbiology preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Quality Assurance (Holds) Technician 1st shift

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• Chelten House Products, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned food industry manufacturer with facilities in Swedesboro, New Jersey. We are an industry leader who prioritizes putting food on the table for the communities we serve. While we are widely recognized for our pasta sauces, salad dressings, salsas, ketchup, and other sauces and blends.
  
  
  

Quality Assurance (Holds) Technician

7:00 am -3:30 pm Monday-Friday

Who We Are:

• Chelten House Products, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned food industry manufacturer with facilities in Swedesboro, New Jersey. We are an industry leader who prioritizes putting food on the table for the communities we serve. While we are widely recognized for our pasta sauces, salad dressings, salsas, ketchup, and other sauces and blends.
  
  
  

What we Have:

• Benefits such as medical, vision, and dental
• Company-wide perks, including (7) paid holidays and 15 days paid time off
• Employee appreciation events
• Supplemental benefits, including life insurance and 401k contributions
• Team training sessions and advancement opportunities
• Transparent and accessible leadership team
• Eligible for an annual performance-based bonus
• Hourly pay range $22-$23
  
  
  

What we need:

• Under the supervision of the Quality Process and Materials Manager, the QA Technician (Holds) is responsible for monitoring, and maintaining the food safety of product and ensuring alignment with pre-determined customer specs, as well as local, federal, and global food safety regulation and requirements, and overseeing corrective actions when issues arise.
  
  
  

What you will do:

• Inspect and document all food safety and quality items that may require a hold, disposal, or further evaluation by QA Leadership.
• Managing retained samples at the processing and distribution centers
• Day-to-day check-ins at processing center and distribution (607 Heron Drive, 200 Progress Court)
• Report on raw materials, packaging and finished good disposal
• Document findings in formal report to departmental leads.
• Inspects and approves outgoing completed product aligned with proper inspection procedures, product specifications, transportation requirements, and food safety regulations, communicating with QA and Cross Functional Leadership as escalation may be required.
• Data Entry and Transaction in systems as they relate to inventory and finance.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, including compliance with FDA, USDA, and company policies.
• The employee constantly works in plant and production areas and required to communicate with supervisors and operation employees, in a professional and effective manner
  
  
  

What you need:

• In depth knowledge and application of quality control and food safety techniques and tools and quality management principles in a food manufacturing environment
• Understanding of FDA/USDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food allergens, sanitation, and pest control.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a disposition to achieve results.
• Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield).
• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments
• May need to write technically sound reports and defend them with factual information
• Requires effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to present ideas, and/or facts and recommendations effectively.
• Ability to apply fundamental problem-solving concepts to project work and identify issues to provide root cause analysis and issue resolution
• Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience reading, understanding, and executing SOP’s.
• High school diploma: Associate degree or bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or microbiology preferred
• Experience with HACCP, USDA, and FDA standards.
• Knowledge of quality assurance measuring, and testing equipment preferred.
• Understanding of SSOP and sanitation verification preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality systems preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred, however onsite training is available.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food Production

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