Cumberland Farms
Quality Assurance Lab Technician - 3rd Shift
Cumberland Farms, Elverson, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Quality Assurance Lab Technician makes an impact by -
Conduct food safety and quality checks, including sensory, for finished products, work-in-progress, and ingredients to meet specifications. Follow established protocol for out of specification results.
Work with and assist customer departments to maintain the quality of our products.
Maintain proper documentation of lab test results in lab data management system and on necessary paperwork, as required.
Calibrate lab equipment as required.
Obtain samples using proper aseptic methods.
Review and evaluate Operations and QA documentation for accuracy and completion.
Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices, and personal safety guidelines.
Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Food Safety & Quality.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
You could be a great fit if you have these things –
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must work well in a team environment
Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules
Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
High School diploma or equivalent
Laboratory Experience and/or actively pursuing a degree
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong oral and written communication skills
Our associates enjoy these awesome benefits –
Medical, dental, vision & prescription
Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
401(k) with company match – immediately vested
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Earn vacation and PTO
Educational assistance reimbursement
Company bonus plan
Free ice cream and beverages!
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
The employee is required to talk and/or hear in an office setting (noise level is low) and manufacturing setting where noise levels can be high (PPE required)
The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in an office or manufacturing environment from 4-8+ hours
The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasks
Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasks
The employee must be able to inspect all job-related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.
Must be able to operate all job-related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required
Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus
Ability to lift 20 pounds and/or push/pull 20 pounds on a regular or occasional basis
This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.
This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. In order to ensure safety for all of our associates, this role will have a zero tolerance policy when returning a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status. Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters Turkey Hill, LLC has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Turkey Hill employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.
Turkey Hill will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Turkey Hill, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Turkey Hill mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Turkey Hill employees, or to Turkey Hill’s resume database will be considered Turkey Hill property. Turkey Hill will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Turkey Hill will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees.
Turkey Hill will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Turkey Hill contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted.
Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Turkey Hill’s Human Resources Manager or his or her designee. No other Turkey Hill employee is authorized to bind Turkey Hill to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Turkey Hill, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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The Quality Assurance Lab Technician makes an impact by -
Conduct food safety and quality checks, including sensory, for finished products, work-in-progress, and ingredients to meet specifications. Follow established protocol for out of specification results.
Work with and assist customer departments to maintain the quality of our products.
Maintain proper documentation of lab test results in lab data management system and on necessary paperwork, as required.
Calibrate lab equipment as required.
Obtain samples using proper aseptic methods.
Review and evaluate Operations and QA documentation for accuracy and completion.
Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices, and personal safety guidelines.
Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Food Safety & Quality.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
You could be a great fit if you have these things –
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must work well in a team environment
Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules
Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
High School diploma or equivalent
Laboratory Experience and/or actively pursuing a degree
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong oral and written communication skills
Our associates enjoy these awesome benefits –
Medical, dental, vision & prescription
Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
401(k) with company match – immediately vested
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Earn vacation and PTO
Educational assistance reimbursement
Company bonus plan
Free ice cream and beverages!
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
The employee is required to talk and/or hear in an office setting (noise level is low) and manufacturing setting where noise levels can be high (PPE required)
The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in an office or manufacturing environment from 4-8+ hours
The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasks
Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasks
The employee must be able to inspect all job-related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.
Must be able to operate all job-related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required
Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus
Ability to lift 20 pounds and/or push/pull 20 pounds on a regular or occasional basis
This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.
This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. In order to ensure safety for all of our associates, this role will have a zero tolerance policy when returning a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status. Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters Turkey Hill, LLC has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Turkey Hill employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.
Turkey Hill will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Turkey Hill, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Turkey Hill mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Turkey Hill employees, or to Turkey Hill’s resume database will be considered Turkey Hill property. Turkey Hill will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Turkey Hill will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees.
Turkey Hill will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Turkey Hill contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted.
Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Turkey Hill’s Human Resources Manager or his or her designee. No other Turkey Hill employee is authorized to bind Turkey Hill to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Turkey Hill, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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