Quality Assurance Technician: Lab & Food Safety

Niagara Bottling; Hamburg (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Expanded mental wellbeing benefits

Family Building Benefits

Income protection

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Quality Technician to execute Food Safety, Quality and Laboratory requirements. The role monitors safety, quality controls, and documentation across rapid production lines in a fast-paced facility.

The Technician calibrates equipment, collects samples, runs qualitative and quantitative tests, and participates in HACCP and safety teams. Strong English skills and ability to lift 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work 12 hour shift (days or nights) on a rotating schedule
• Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs and hairnet in production areas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all parameters of food safety and quality are being adhered to and maintained throughout the facility.
• Assist with batching chemicals/ingredients for production.
• Calibrate lab and line equipment for accurate results.
• Collect in-process and finished product samples.
• Conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to ensure it meets specifications.
• Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
• Follow protocols for documenting testing results.
• Identify and isolate product that does not meet standards.
• Aid in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
• Review food safety and quality records.
• Actively participate in plant teams (HACCP, Safety, etc.)

Skills

Quality testing

GMP compliance

English communication

Laboratory testing

Shift work 12h

Tools

Calibration equipment

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Quality Technician to execute Food Safety, Quality and Laboratory requirements. The role monitors safety, quality controls, and documentation across rapid production lines in a fast-paced facility.

The Technician calibrates equipment, collects samples, runs qualitative and quantitative tests, and participates in HACCP and safety teams. Strong English skills and ability to lift 50 lbs are required.