Quality Assurance Technician - Flexible Hours & Food Safety

ADP, Inc.; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AFP Advanced Food Products LLC in New Holland, PA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure products meet safety and quality standards across raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods.

You will conduct laboratory tests, inspect packaging, enter quality data, generate weekly and monthly reports, and support continuous improvement while coordinating with production. High attention to detail and reliable documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory, quality, or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality specs.
• Perform laboratory testing including pH, solids, density, temperature, salt, fat, protein, viscosity, and Vitamin C analysis.
• Inspect packaging integrity, labels, coding, and finished product packaging for safety and accuracy.
• Conduct incoming inspection of trucks for cleanliness and pest control compliance.
• Perform production line clearances before and after manufacturing runs.
• Complete, maintain, and review testing records, reports, and quality documentation.
• Enter and manage quality data within computer systems and databases.
• Manage product hold, release, and rejection status activities and ensure proper disposition of finished goods.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly quality reports.
• Send samples to customers and support customer quality requirements.
• Alert production personnel when quality issues are identified.
• Maintain product specifications and quality database systems.
• Support packaging specification management and collaborate with suppliers on quality improvements.
• Review production records to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and food safety requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

AFP Advanced Food Products LLC in New Holland, PA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure products meet safety and quality standards across raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods.

You will conduct laboratory tests, inspect packaging, enter quality data, generate weekly and monthly reports, and support continuous improvement while coordinating with production. High attention to detail and reliable documentation are essential.