Full-Time

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Herr Foods

Herr Foods

501-1,000 employees

Produces and distributes snack foods nationwide

No salary listed

Elkton, MD, USA

In Person

On-site in Nottingham, PA; weekends Fri-Sun, 2nd shift 3:30pm-3:30am.

Category
QA & Testing
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • Must complete a background check and pre-employment drug screen, as well as a preplacement screening which tests the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
  • Must be able to work with latex gloves, airborne seasoning, cardboard dust, cleaning solutions, and hot water.
  • Must be able to work in a noisy and fast-paced environment.
  • Good balance on slippery surfaces.
  • Sustain concentration for up to 3 hours at a time.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct hourly lab tests on the finished product packages weight
  • Perform Statistical averaging of test results
  • Communicate test results to the shift supervisor and other key personnel.
  • Operate x-ray machines to inspect and test products as required.
  • Sample product and report the report the results in timely manner.
  • Compile product, package, and ingredient data as required.
  • Perform visual quality checks and locate products in the warehouse, production, and storage environment.
  • Ability to learn the testing processes and proper operating procedures for quality assurance lab equipment.
  • Communicate issues and information between shifts as required
  • Abide by all safe quality foods (SQF) policies
  • Ability to stand on production floor 3 hours at a time
  • Ensure that manufacturing data is accurately entered and tracked in the ERP system, including production orders, materials, and finished goods.
  • Update and maintain ERP records to reflect real-time data, including production status, material usage, and equipment maintenance.
  • Enter production and manufacturing data into the ERP system, including raw material consumption, machine usage, labor hours, and quality control data.
  • Track inventory levels in real-time and coordinate with the necessary teams to ensure timely material replenishment.
  • Other ERP responsibilities as assigned
  • Sanitation/Safety: Clean and sanitize work areas and food processing equipment, walls, floors etc. with the use of chemicals.
  • Must always wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing job duties.
  • Must follow all rules set by the Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) and attend all related meetings and/or training sessions.

Herr Foods is a family-owned snack company that produces a broad range of snack foods. It makes 340+ products—from chips to other savory treats—and distributes them to customers in all 50 states and around the world. The company operates its own manufacturing facilities to bake, fry, season, and package snacks for mass distribution through retailers and foodservice channels. Herr Foods stands out because of its long family ownership (80 years), scale (800+ employees? The provided data says 1,600+ employees), and wide domestic and international reach, along with a large catalog of products made in a dedicated headquarters in Nottingham, Pennsylvania. Its goal is to provide convenient, tasty snack options while maintaining family-led quality and steady growth, by offering a diverse lineup of high-quality snacks to meet different preferences across markets.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Nottingham, New Hampshire

Founded

1946

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Public voting can convert novelty into durable customer loyalty.
  • Winning flavors may graduate into permanent SKUs, expanding assortment.
  • Summer regional availability supports retail sell-through during peak snacking season.

What critics are saying

  • Limited-edition demand can fade quickly, leaving seasonal inventory and marketing costs.
  • Philadelphia-centric branding weakens repeat purchase potential outside the Mid-Atlantic.
  • Success depends on converting votes into sales, not just publicity.

What makes Herr Foods unique

  • Herr's uses Philadelphia history to shape consumer-voted limited-edition flavors.
  • The 2026 lineup maps flavors to Freedom, Liberty, and Unity themes.
  • Herr's has a repeatable Flavored by Philly platform for seasonal innovation.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

Holiday

EAP Services

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Wellness Program

Housekeeping

Company News

Chillicothe Gazette
Aug 18th, 2025
Herr's Foods gets $50K grant to expand Jackson County factory

The initial grant allowed Herr's to hire 30 additional employees and increase production.

Delaware County Daily Times
Jun 16th, 2025
Voting begins in Herr's 2025 Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off competition

Herr Foods Inc., the Nottingham-based snack company, was getting ready to score big this summer with a winning chip flavor, when the company kicked off its fourth annual Flavored by Philly competition.

Valley Times-News
Jun 9th, 2025
Herr's Launches 2025 "Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off" Competition

In a fresh twist for 2025, Herr's is launching Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off, as this year's contest invites the public to vote on their favorite flavor from past champions, with the winning chip earning a permanent spot in the Herr's product lineup.

intelligence360
Jun 12th, 2024
Herr Foods To Spend $25 Million To Expand Into New Space In Jackson Ohio.

Herr Foods to spend $25 Million to expand into new space in Jackson Ohio. Herr Foods to spend $25 Million to expand into new space in Jackson Ohio.Jackson, Ohio — According to state and local development sources, Herr Foods plans to invest $25,000,000.00 to build out new space in Jackson. The company plans to occupy the new space in Jackson, on or about March 1, 2025. According to the company website A recognized leader in the snack food industry, Herr Foods Inc. is headquartered in Nottingham, PA. The family-owned-and-operated company began 65 years ago in Lancaster, Pa., and now employs over 1,400 people who make 340+ delicious snack products that are available in all 50 states and worldwide

Just Food
May 21st, 2024
US snacks maker Herr Foods invests in new facility

Herr Foods has purchased an industrial site in Jackson, which includes a warehouse.