Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician

Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician – Philadelphia, PA- 2nd Shift 

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19153 (near Philadelphia International Airport) | On-site | Full-time
Schedule: 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm, including mandatory weekend shifts and holidays
Pay: $19.54 per hour | Benefits start day one

About the Company
We are a long-established leader in airline catering and hospitality food services, delivering millions of high-quality meals each year to major airlines and retail partners across dozens of sites nationwide. Our Philadelphia facility runs 24/7 and is built on a commitment to food safety, consistency and service.

About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to perform daily workstation inspections at our Philadelphia facility, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. You will verify that production meets company, airline customer and government standards, and report to the Quality Assurance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct workstation inspections to verify gold standards, specs, sanitizer levels and food temperatures.
• Verify cooler, freezer and food temperatures, and record results.
• Complete and review HACCP logs and quality documentation for accuracy.
• Monitor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitation on the production floor.
• Perform portion weight and spec checks.
• Report nonconformances and food safety concerns to the Quality Assurance team.
• Support audits and customer inspections as needed.
• Support continuous quality improvement on the production floor.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma.
• Basic knowledge of HACCP, GMP, sanitation and food safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, in a 24/7 operation.
• Able to work in a cold environment (under 40°ree;F) and lift or push 25+ lbs.
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Able to follow production floor rules, including no jewelry (including piercings) or nail polish.

Preferred

• Associate degree in Food Science, Biology or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing, catering or quality assurance.

Schedule and Working Conditions

• Full-time, on-site; 2nd Shift: 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm.
• Mandatory weekend shifts and holidays in a 24/7 operation.
• Regular work in cold environments (under 40°ree;F); lifting or pushing 25+ lbs.
• No jewelry (including piercings) or nail polish on the production floor.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $19.54 per hour
• Benefits start on day one
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free parking
• Start date: [Start date]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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