Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Come check out Turkey Hill! –

We’re a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential – join our team today!

The Quality Assurance Technician makes an impact by –

• Monitoring, sampling, testing, and recording results for fluid (milk, cream, drinks), frozen (ice cream, yogurt), and ingredients (raw/incoming, in-process, pasteurized, and finished product
• Generating milk and mix formulation sheets and coordinating sampling and testing of the same for the Pasteurizer Operator and Mix Blend Operator
• Tasting raw ingredient, in process, and finished product samples for expected flavor characteristics
• Monitoring associates to assure that duties are performed in compliance with all corporate and regulatory, quality, allergen, food safety, GMP, GLP, and safety requirements
• Performing daily QA audit of plant processes
• Maintaining proper documentation of lab test results in lab data management system and on necessary paperwork, as required.
• Assisting with R&D program, including maintenance of formulating and assisting in start-up of new products and processes
• Performing simple maintenance and calibration of lab equipment

You could be a great fit if you have these things –

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Laboratory Experience and/or actively pursuing a degree in a science-related discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong oral and written communication skills

You could be an awesome fit if you have these things –

• 1-3 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science related field – with a preference for Food Science, Dairy Science, or Microbiology
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Our associates enjoy these awesome benefits –

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription
• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match – immediately vested
• 6 paid major holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Company bonus plan
• Free ice cream and tea!