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FSQ Technician I
SunOpta —Allentown, PA
- $28.50 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Travel
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Micro Lab Tech
Certified Group —Allentown, PA
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
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Quality Assurance Technician
Grafika Commercial Printing —Sinking Spring, PA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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First Shift Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician 1
Godshall's Quality Meats —Lebanon, PA
- $18 - $19 an hour
- Overtime
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd shift
AFP advanced food products LLC —New Holland, PA
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
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Traveling Industrial Maintenance Technician, Food Manufacturing
Skillwork —United States
- $28 - $38 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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FSQ Technician I

SunOpta -
Allentown, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$28.50 an hour
4 days ago

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

FSQ Technician - Team C
Pay Rate: $28.50 +2.00 Shift Differential
Schedule: 5:30 PM – 6:00 AM
12-hour shifts 2-2-3 rotating weekends.
FLSA Status (US): Non-Exempt
Reports To: FSQ Supervisor

Job Summary:
The FSQ Technician is responsible for performing necessary laboratory testing to ensure
ingredients, product and packaging conform to specifications. QA Technician follows written and verbal
instructions to determine that quality and efficiency standards are being met. In addition, the QA Technician is
responsible for the efficiency, safety and quality of laboratory work and for effective communication relative to
shift and plant performance.

Essential Functions of the Job:
Assure package integrity and product quality by performing laboratory testing and aseptic package
evaluation procedures

Perform laboratory testing such as pH, solids/moisture, sodium, etc
Perform destructive aseptic package testing
Assist with investigations related to product spoilage
Collect and communicate lab data with Quality Supervisor and Operations Shift Leaders
Perform incubation activities according to standard operating procedures
Maintain a clean and organized workstation
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment
Responsible for laboratory equipment calibrations at specified intervals
Accurately prepares and maintains all area paperwork
Perform microbiology testing including basic plating in clean room environment, stocking lab, shipping

samples, retrieving results, and communicating to management as needed

All other duties as assigned

Key Accountabilities:
Safety
Follow all facility human and food safety policies including proper use of PPE
Report all near misses and accidents to the production supervisor
Quality
Understand SQF code, FSMA, HACCP, and Food Defense
Awareness of Food Safety and Quality requirements that pertain to the plant and specific role
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to conduct required testing for products prior to processing, after
processing and prior to product release
Housekeeping
Cooperates with other shifts and management team for facility housekeeping endeavors
Communication
Ensure teamwork with management and operators occurs during each scheduled shift
Teamwork and Training
Promote and contribute to the development of teamwork among production team members
Personal Development
Continuous learning of the Aseptic batching, sterilization, and filling processes
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Confident with independent work
Able to evaluate a situation and make a good decision or escalate appropriately
Good past work history
Good attendance
Able to stand for long periods of time
Able to do repetitive work Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and at times more

Education/ Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required
2+ years related experience in Food Science/Food Technology or a food or beverage production facility preferred

Travel Requirements:
Potential for travel to various SunOpta locations and for meetings or other job-related functions.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Approximately; 95% of work is performed in a manufacturing/lab environment.
5% of work may involve being in an office environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Employer does not discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant’s consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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