QA Technician

🧾 Job Description Industry: Food Processing / Quality Assurance Location: Fallsington, Pennsylvania 🔧 Position Details Role: Quality Assurance (QA) Technician Pay Rate: $20–$22 per hour Shift differential may apply for off-hours Schedule: Full-time Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends depending on production needs 📋 Job Responsibilities Monitor production lines for compliance with GMPs, HACCP plans, and food-safety procedures Verify critical control points (CCPs), including cooking, cooling, and handling of ready-to-eat products Conduct in-process quality checks for weight, temperature, labeling, packaging, and overall product quality Inspect raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods Perform required testing, including temperature verification, metal detection, and package-integrity checks Hold and release products according to established quality standards Complete quality records, logs, and HACCP documentation accurately Maintain full traceability of products and materials Support compliance with USDA, SQF, and internal SOP requirements Identify, document, and escalate food-safety or quality deviations Assist with investigations, corrective actions, and root-cause analysis Place products on hold when necessary and communicate with production leadership Verify sanitation standards, equipment cleanliness, and employee hygiene practices Support environmental and operational monitoring programs Work closely with production teams to maintain quality and food-safety standards Support internal and external audits as needed 📋 Job Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required Associate’s degree preferred 1–3 years of experience in food manufacturing preferred, ideally in a USDA-regulated environment Strong understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and food-safety principles SQF or GFSI experience preferred English required Strong attention to detail and communication skills Ability to stand and walk for extended periods Ability to work in hot and cold production environments Ability to lift up to 40 lbs