Quality Assurance Line Technician-2nd shift

AtFurmanoFoods producing great tasting and nutritious food witha high levelof diligence is central to our mission and values. The Quality Assurance Line Technician serves as a front-line steward of product quality and waste prevention partnering closely with Production to ensure food safety quality and compliance areestablishedand accomplished in every process every day.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Line Technicianis responsible formonitoring and verifying product quality and food safety standards throughout production operations. This role ensures compliance with company policies regulatory requirements and customer specifications by performing inspections tests and documentation on the production line. The QA Line Technician works closely with production staff to preventidentify report and help correct any quality or safety issues supporting continuous improvement andmaintaininga diligent safe clean and compliant work environment.

This role requires strong judgment calm communication stick-to-it-iveness and the confidence to act when standards are notbeing met. The QA Line Technician is an active contributor to safe diligent and continuously improving operations.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GEDrequired
• 12 years of experience in food manufacturing quality or production preferred
• Familiarity with GMPs HACCP Preventive Controls BRC (or SQF) or food safety systems strongly preferred
• Familiarity with low-acid and acidified canned foods regulationsis a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail with practical real-world judgment
• Ability to communicate firmly clearlytimely and respectfully
• Comfortable making decisions and standing behind food safety standards
• Basic computer documentation math and data entry skills
• Willingness to learn and complete required certifications including Better Process Control School

Quality Assurance

• Monitor and verify food safety and quality standards throughout production including weights temperatures coding seams sanitation readiness packagingcondition material use batch formulation and process controls.
• Perform required inspections tests and verifications accurately and consistently ensuring compliance with company policies regulatory requirements and customer specifications.
• Maintain authority and responsibility to stop production when specifications are notmet and support corrective actions to restore compliant operations.
• Reinforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) through daily observation documentation and clear communication on the production floor.
• Cross-train toand/or perform production line set up tasks including but not limitedto:can seam evaluation inkjet set up and equipment set up.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify trends recurring issues and opportunities to improve yield reduce waste and strengthen first-pass solutions to first pass quality and waste with the support of organizational leaders.
• Support proactive quality scouting by anticipating riskstied to upcoming production schedules and process other team members through those risks to ensure high quality outcomes in production.
• Assist Production and FSQA leadership with approved process adjustments equipment verification and formulation checks that improve consistency and control.
• Contribute ideas observations and solutions that help the organization operate moresmoothly safely and efficiently over time.

Audit Readiness

• Complete and maintain accuratetimely and audit-ready documentation for all assigned quality and food safety checks.
• Verify critical control points and regulatory requirementsin accordance with FDA USDA and internal food safety programs.
• Support internal and external audits by demonstrating processknowledge documentation discipline and professional engagement.
• Escalate and document deviations promptly ensuring corrective actions are effective and sustained.

Collaborative Problem Solving

• Work side-by-side with Production Maintenance and FSQA teams to resolve quality and food safety issues at the source.
• Communicate clearly calmly and respectfully when issues arisefocused on solutions not blame.
• Serve as a trusted quality presence on the floor helping teams understand why standards matter not just what they are.
• Maintain a positive professional and teamwork-driven approach even during high-pressure or time-sensitive situations.
• Support qualityprogram hold prevention and waste reduction initiatives as directed by Quality team leadership.

Leadership Expectations

• We seek team members and leaders who:
• Treat others with respect and humility.
• Make thoughtful data-driven decisions aligned with Biblical principles.
• Encourage growth learning and stewardship in themselves and others.
• Build systems and teams that serve our mission to produce great-tasting nutritious food provide exceptional service and progress continuously on a God-honoring path to excellence.

Physical & Work Environment

• Hands-on role requiring standing walking and light lifting throughout the shift
• Work performed in food manufacturing environments that will be hot wet and loud.
• Shift flexibilityrequired including extended hours during peak production periods

Work Schedule:

This position typically follows the hours of the shift scheduled to work; however working days may vary based on season. Typically Monday through Friday. VeryoftenSaturday. 12 hours Shifts may berequiredduring busy times.

Hours:

2nd Shift -2:00 PM to10:00 PM

20 minutes paid lunch

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $22.30 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Profit Sharing
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Onsite Nurse
• Corporate Chaplain

Employment Disclaimer:

This position is based in Pennsylvania and is considered at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer mayterminatethe employment relationship at any time with or without notice and for any reason not prohibited by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal state and local employment laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information or any other protected status under the law.

Required Experience:

IC