Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Turkey Hill; Conestoga (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation and PTO

Educational assistance reimbursement

Company bonus plan

Free ice cream and beverages

Job summary

Turkey Hill Dairy in Lancaster County, PA is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to perform food safety and quality checks, maintain lab documentation, and support production with quality control. The role emphasizes GMP/GLP compliance and safety, with opportunities to advance within the SQF program and broader quality functions.

The position requires the ability to work 2nd or 3rd shifts, collaborate across departments, and handle routine lab duties including equipment calibration and

Qualifications

• One year laboratory experience is preferred.
• One year of food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams to implement improvements.
• Demonstrated understanding of GMP/GLP and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety and quality checks on finished products, work-in-progress, and ingredients.
• Maintain proper documentation of lab results in the data system and paperwork.
• Monitor calibration of lab equipment and ensure accuracy.
• Review QA documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform duties in line with GMP/GLP and safety guidelines.
• Contribute to SQF Food Safety & Quality program development and maintenance.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Food manufacturing experience

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

GMP/GLP compliance

Job description

Turkey Hill Dairy
Conestoga, PA 17516, USA

Description

Come check out Turkey Hill!

We’re a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential – join our team today!

Hours for this position are primarily 2nd or 3rd shift, and will require filling in for vacation relief on all shifts as needed.

The Quality Assurance Lab Technician makes an impact by -

• Conduct food safety and quality checks, including sensory, for finished products, work-in-progress, and ingredients to meet specifications. Follow established protocol for out of specification results.
• Work with and assist production departments to maintain the quality of our products.
• Maintain proper documentation of lab test results in lab data management system and on necessary paperwork, as required.
• Monitor the calibration of lab equipment as required.
• Review and evaluate Operations and QA documentation for accuracy and completion.
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and personal safety guidelines.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Food Safety & Quality.
• Complete laboratory sanitation as needed.
• Review and evaluate the end of shelf-life samples.
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate the ability to engage work in department and cross-functional teams to define and implement process improvements that provide value to the customer.

You could be a great fit if you have these things –

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must work in a team environment
• Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
• Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• One (1) year laboratory experience is preferred
• One (1) year of food manufacturing experience is preferred

Our associates enjoy these awesome benefits –

• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match – immediately vested
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Earn vacation and PTO
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Company bonus plan
• Free ice cream and beverages!

Physical Demands -

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• The employee is required to talk and/or hear in a manufacturing setting where noise levels are high (PPE required).
• The employee is required to wear mandated PPE based on assigned job area.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in a manufacturing environment for 8+ hours.
• The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasks.
• Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasks.
• The employee must be able to inspect all job-related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.
• Must be able to operate all job-related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and/or push/pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.

This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.

This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. In order to ensure safety for all of our associates, this role will have a zero tolerance policy when returning a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status.

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