Quality Assurance Specialist Job at Hershey | B.S./A.S. in Food Science & Microbiology Candidates – Apply Now!
Looking to build a career with one of the most iconic names in the food industry? The Hershey Company is hiring a Quality Assurance Specialist for its Stuarts Draft, VA plant on the 2nd shift (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM). This role ensures product safety and quality in the production of beloved brands like Reese’s, Take5, and Whatchamacallit. If you have a background in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field and experience in GMP or HACCP environments, this is your chance to join a high-speed, innovation-driven workplace.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is a global confectionery leader known for its iconic brands like Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kit Kat, and more. With a mission rooted in making moments of goodness, Hershey has built a legacy of innovation, quality, and sustainability. Operating in more than 60 countries, Hershey continues to invest in its people, processes, and products to ensure world-class standards in safety, ethics, and taste.
Job Details:
Job Title: Specialist Quality Assurance
Requisition Number: 125641
Job Location: Stuarts Draft, VA
Shift: 2nd Shift (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM)
Summary:
The Stuarts Draft plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Reese’s (peanut butter cups, FastBreak, Sticks, Thins, Pieces, filled shapes and NutRageous), Baking Chips, Take5, and Whatchamacallit in a high-speed complex environment.
Under moderate guidance, the Quality Assurance Specialist’s primary job responsibilities are to serve as a liaison between Quality Assurance (QA) and Manufacturing. QA responsibilities include ensuring compliance with all company and regulatory policies/procedures pertaining to product safety/quality.
Key Responsibilities:
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Ensure compliance through training, auditing, and incident management
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Conduct PEP/HACCP/Environmental audits
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Lead sampling, data logging, and non-conformance analysis
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Support new products, process improvement, and complaint reduction
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Serve as QA representative for multi-functional teams
Job Requirements:
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Strong GMP, HACCP, and regulatory knowledge
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Ability to climb, lift, and perform hands-on testing
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
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Experience in food safety auditing and documentation
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Communication and leadership skills to influence across teams
Education & Experience:
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B.S./A.S. in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
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1–5 years of experience in a food manufacturing or related QA role
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HACCP and/or Six Sigma certification preferred
Other Requirements:
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Must be available for on-call rotational weekend coverage
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