QA Technician I

Ventura Foods

Quality assurance technician conducting laboratory tests to ensure food safety standards in manufacturing. Collaborating with plant operations in Chambersburg, PA for quality control.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeChambersburg • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Under direct supervision, perform a variety of routine laboratory tests or other laboratory work to help provide top quality and safe products that meet customer requirements and specifications.
Assist plant operations personnel with quality and processing questions.
Learn to accurately test, monitor, and document quality results and process data for products produced.
Using RedZone: Audit, verify and follow up process controls such as weight checks, batch sheets, FSMA plant inspections, receiving, etc.
Support process variations as they relate to formula adjustments to satisfy customer requirements.
Maintain a high and effective level of communication with all operating departments.
Learn to operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment.
Learn, understand and apply the functionality of the Hold Program.
Maintain and complete files and documentation accurately and timely.
Utilize AS400 and/or JDE computer system for necessary quality functions.
Work toward gaining knowledge and understanding of the crystallizing and tempering process for oils and margarines, the process for mayonnaises, dressings, and sauces production.
Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
1 year of experience
Manufacturing lab environment experience preferred
Chemistry training
Good math, problem solving, and organizational skills
Good Microsoft Office Suite skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision and be a self-starter
Excellent teamwork and good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact well with others at all levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

laboratory testsquality testingprocess data documentationcalibration of lab equipmentchemistry trainingfood safety policiesGood Manufacturing Practicespreventive controlscrystallizing processtempering process

Soft Skills

problem solvingorganizational skillseffective communicationself-starterteamworkinterpersonal skills

Certifications

High School DiplomaGED