Food Quality Assurance Technician

Food Quality Assurance Technician – Multiple Shifts Available

Shifts:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday
• 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, Monday–Friday, with rotating Saturdays as needed (10% shift differential once full‑time)
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM, Monday–Friday, with rotating Saturdays as needed (20% shift differential once full‑time)

This role involves physical and chemical testing, visual inspections, and overall quality monitoring of plant operations and finished products.

• Perform in‑process analytical testing on products manufactured using continuous cooking equipment (e.g., % soluble solids, viscosity, color).
• Conduct organoleptic and visual inspections on products in wet‑side areas (Oringer, C1–C5, ILF).
• Audit cook stations and packaging lines to ensure compliance with HACCP food safety protocols, weights, seals, temperatures, codes, and GMPs.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards for all products produced or packaged daily.
• Report and initiate corrective actions for any food safety or quality issues.
• Conduct environmental swabbing of equipment when necessary.
• Maintain clear communication across production and management teams.
• Accurately complete all required daily documentation.

• Quality assurance
• GMP
• Food quality
• SOP
• Inspection
• Viscosity
• Batch record

Ideally, 1–2 years of quality experience in a GMP setting is preferred. The experience does not have to be in food manufacturing. Associate degree in food manufacturing or a scientific associate’s degree, or a high school diploma with some quality testing experience in a GMP setting. Good communication skills, problem‑solving skills, math skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are required.

Entry Level

Contract to Hire position based out of Brockton, MA.

Pay range: $18.00 – $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Brockton, MA.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 2026.

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