1st Shift QA Lab Tech FULL TIME

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Building a great career never tasted so good!

ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $250.00 RETENTION BONUS!

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for our Full-Time QA Lab Tech position, to join our Nottingham, PA team! 

• SCHEDULE: Monday-Thursday
• SHIFT: 3am-3pm
  • Additional hours may be required due to business demands.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED:

• Must complete a background check and pre-employment drug screen, as well as a preplacement screening which tests the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position. 

COMPETENCIES YOU BRING:

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds. 
• Must be able to work with latex gloves, airborne seasoning, cardboard dust, cleaning solutions, and hot water.
• Must be able to work in a noisy and fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU BRING:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Good balance on slippery surfaces.
• Sustain concentration for up to 3 hours at a time.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.

Benefit (Details):  

Herr’s is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area! Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, critical illness indemnity plans, identity theft coverage, and legal plans.  The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k with generous company matching, annual company profit sharing, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description). Also enjoy low or no cost medical care through our Assured Excellence Program which provides high quality health care for orthopedic procedures, cancer treatments, cardiac surgery and care, along with treatment for many other conditions. Assured Excellence Program partners with nationally renowned facilities such as John Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Shriners Children’s Hospital, Hazelden Betty Ford, and others. OSS Health Company Direct Program, based in York, PA, is available to benefit-eligible employees offering bundled package rates for orthopedic care and imaging.

Marathon Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider. A separate entity from Herr's, located at our Nottingham, PA facility. This facility ensures easy access to tailored healthcare services, preventative care, wellness programs, for employees on any medical plan 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

Key Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct hourly lab tests on the finished product packages weight 
• Perform Statistical averaging of test results. 
• Communicate test results to the shift supervisor and other key personnel. 
• Operate x-ray machines to inspect and test products as required. 
• Sample product and report the report the results in timely manner. 
• Compile product, package, and ingredient data as required. 
• Perform visual quality checks and locate products in the warehouse, production, and storage environment. 
• Ability to learn the testing processes and proper operating procedures for quality assurance lab equipment. 
• Communicate issues and information between shifts as required 
• Abide by all safe quality foods (SQF policies) 
• Ability to stand on production floor 3 hours at a time 
• Ensure that manufacturing data is accurately entered and tracked in the ERP system, including production orders, materials, and finished goods.
• Update and maintain ERP records to reflect real-time data, including production status, material usage, and equipment maintenance.
• Enter production and manufacturing data into the ERP system, including raw material consumption, machine usage, labor hours, and quality control data.
• Track inventory levels in real-time and coordinate with the necessary teams to ensure timely material replenishment.
• Other ERP responsibilities as assigned

Sanitation/Safety

• Clean and sanitize work areas and food processing equipment, walls, floors etc. with the use of chemicals.
• Must always wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing job duties.
• Must follow all rules set by the Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) and attend all related meetings and/or training sessions.

Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities.