QA Tech I

Ventura Foods

QA Technician performing laboratory tests and supporting quality assurance at Ventura Foods. Collaborating with plant operations to ensure product quality and safety standards are met.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeChambersburg • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in laboratory testing and quality assurance processes, with a strong understanding of food safety regulations and effective communication skills to collaborate across departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Laboratory TestingFood Safety RegulationsQuality AssuranceChemistry TrainingMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Laboratory TestsQuality MonitoringData DocumentationProcess Control AuditingFormula AdjustmentsEquipment CalibrationCrystallizing Process KnowledgeTempering Process KnowledgeFSMA ComplianceGMP Compliance

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingOrganizational SkillsEffective CommunicationTeamworkInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

RedZoneAS400JDE Computer System

Industry Keywords

Food Safety Modernization ActSQF CodeGood Manufacturing Practices

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