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°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°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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