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Godshall's Quality Meats

First Shift Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician 1

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What they do

A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.

$46,216 / year median in Pennsylvania

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Godshall's Quality Meats is an employee-owned company producing premium smoked meat products for the US and international markets. We are looking for a 1st Shift Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. HOURS for this position are approximately 5:00am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday plus Saturdays as needed. PAY ranges based on experience.
Job Purpose:
The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for assisting in all aspects of monitoring and verification activities for HACCP, SQF, and other food safety and quality programs. This team member must have sufficient knowledge and understanding of food safety and quality assurance systems, their purpose, and the importance of maintaining these programs. The team member must be confident and capable of working within a quality team structure handling daily assignments both independently and inter departmentally between quality assurance and production team members.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct HACCP and other regulatory monitoring and verification and validation activities. Support quality assurance and production process and manufacturing improvement projects. Maintain all official records. Verify employees are following company food safety and quality SOP's Understand production processes and be able to assist investigations on food safety and quality deviations. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED required. Must have basic knowledge and understanding in food and/or meat processing, quality assurance programs, GMPs, SQF and
HACCP. 1
to 3 years' experience working in the meat/poultry or food processing industry preferred. Must be able to work in teams and be self-motivated. Communicate in professional manner. Ability to understand or speak Spanish is preferred but not required.
Working Conditions:
Mandatory overtime hours including some weekends and occasional holidays may be required. Working conditions will include extended periods in cold and wet meat processing or packaging environments requiring the use of protective clothing. Physical requirements Required to stand or walk for long periods of time. Frequently uses repetitive hand motions. Frequent lifting, carrying 5 pounds to 50 pounds. Exposure to varying temperatures. Ability to work in wet and cold temperatures at 35degrees. Frequently uses depth perception, and occasionally uses far vision. Listens, frequently uses hearing perception. Why Join Godshall's Godshall's offers a supportive, team-oriented culture where your work is valued. We provide comprehensive training, advancement opportunities, and a workplace built on our core values of Love, Inspiration, and Trust. Employee Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Aetna) Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care) Short-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance (company-paid) 401(k) with Company Match (up to 6%) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Annual Profit Sharing Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Wellness & Mental Health Support (Teladoc, AbleTo) Opportunities for Growth & Advancement Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) At Godshall's, eligible team members become employee-owners. Shares are earned at no cost, and as the company grows, your ESOP account grows as well. This long-term wealth-building benefit is a core part of who we are. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
Experience:
quality assurance: 1 year (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Lebanon, PA 17046: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person