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Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician I
Second Shift | Lebanon, PA
Schedule
Monday to Friday, plus Saturdays as needed
Second Shift: 8:00PM-6:00AM
Hours may vary; flexibility required.
About Godshall’s
Godshall’s Quality Meats has been producing Real Wood Smoked Meats since 1945. We are a family-owned company built on dependability, craftsmanship, and teamwork. If you take pride in your work and want a long-term career in food manufacturing, we invite you to join our team.
Position Summary
The FSQA Technician I supports food safety and quality compliance for HACCP, SQF, and company programs. This role works directly in a cold production environment surrounded by raw and cooked meats. Applicants must have previous food manufacturing experience, ideally in meat or poultry processing, trimming, packing, or inspection.
Key Responsibilities
Daily food safety and quality monitoring, including:
- Product audits, product control checks, and defect inspections
- Temperature monitoring of products, rooms, cooking, and chilling
- CCP verification for cooking and chilling processes
- Pre-shipment reviews
- Microbiological and environmental swabbing
- Pest control observations
Documentation and compliance:
- Review HACCP, SQF, and other records for accuracy and completeness
- Monitor SOP compliance and assist with corrective investigations
- Observe and document employee GMP compliance
- Communicate clearly and professionally across departments
Required Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or GED required
Experience/Skills (Required)
- Previous food manufacturing experience is required
- Preference given to applicants with meat, poultry, or raw product processing experience (e.g., trimming, packing, inspection, cooking, chilling, or sanitation)
- Basic knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMPs, or QA processes preferred
- Ability to use computers for spreadsheets, data entry, and reports (Microsoft Access a plus)
Who Succeeds in This Role
- Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented
- Comfortable working around raw and cooked meats in a cold environment
- Open to feedback, eager to learn, and team-oriented
- Strong communication skills and commitment to food safety excellence
Work Environment
- Cold, humid, fast-paced food production areas
- Work involves raw and cooked meats and heavy processing equipment
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Stand and walk for long periods
- Frequent writing and documentation
- Ability to distinguish colors for labeling and chemical tests
Why Join Godshall’s
- Family-owned, stable, and growing
- People-first culture built on respect and teamwork
- Opportunities for advancement in QA and food production careers
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision (Aetna)
- HRA: Company helps pay your deductible
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match (up to 6 percent)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Annual profit sharing
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Protective footwear payroll program
- Wellness and mental health support (Teladoc, AbleTo)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Quality assurance: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lebanon, PA 17046: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20