Quality Assurance Technician – 3rd Shift

Universal Corporation

. Perform positive release of all Shank’s products .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeLancaster • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance within a manufacturing environment. Proficient in performing line checks, managing documentation in ERP systems, and conducting audits related to food safety and product approval.

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HACCP CertificationQuality AssuranceFood Safety InspectionERP Documentation ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Line ChecksProduct Approval LogsSample TestingDocumentation EntryQuality Control ProceduresFood Allergen ManagementReport PreparationBasic Typing SkillsMS WordMS Excel

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedOrganizedTeamworkIndependent WorkInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

HACCP Certification

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingFood IndustryRegulatory ComplianceQuality AssuranceProduction Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform positive release of all Shank’s products
Monitor day-to-day production through line checks for food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
Verify line samples against product labels, allergen information, ingredient statements, coding, and Bills of Material
Gather finished liquid samples for testing and evaluation
Sample incoming raw materials and packaging materials
Label samples and materials, deliver samples to labs, and enter documentation in the ERP
Resample raw materials and finished products requiring retesting or recertification
Monitor product approval logs and apply approval stickers to approved products
Participate in food safety inspection audits, Glass/Brittle Plastics/Ceramics audits, and HACCP/Preventive Control functions
Assist with customer pre-shipment sample requirements and sample shipments
Pull retain samples
Assist or lead investigations into nonconforming products, raw materials, or equipment
Place products on hold physically and electronically in the ERP
Perform line checks for correct liquids, labels, bottle codes, sealed caps, case codes, cartons, liquid lot numbers, and customer-specific tests
Maintain cleanliness of the work area
Support the Quality Inspector I, Quality Assurance Supervisor, and Product Approval Specialist with non-routine and approval/release tasks
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic academic education (high school level or equivalent)
Minimum six months’ experience working in a manufacturing/food industry environment
HACCP certification preferred but not required
Ability to work in a team but primarily perform independently
Detail oriented, analytical, organized, and able to work in a production environment and QA floor office setting
Good at preparing reports and keeping excellent records
Good computer skills and ability to learn new software quickly
Basic typing/keyboarding skills
Basic knowledge of MS Word and Excel, or similar
Ability to interact well with others
Ability to provide professional QA guidance to Production staff with appropriate authority as needed
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work around dust, odor, fumes, and chemicals
Ability to work in an environment involving major food allergens

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
FSA
HSA
EAP
ID Theft protection
401K
PTO
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Balanced work-life environment
Employee recognition for hard work and contributions