Food Technologist

Job Title:

Food Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

We have two openings available on the 1st shift, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturdays as needed. This position involves physical and chemical testing, visual inspection, and overall quality monitoring of plant functions and finished products.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct in-process analytical testing on all products manufactured using our continuous cooking equipment, including tests for % soluble solids, viscosity, and color.

+ Perform in-process organoleptic and visual inspections on all products manufactured in our wet side areas.

+ Audit all cook stations and packaging lines to ensure adherence to HACCP food safety protocol, weights, seals, temperatures, codes, and GMPs.

+ Be responsible for the food safety and quality of the products produced or packaged daily.

+ Initiate corrective action by reporting any food safety or quality problems/issues to the supervisor or designee.

+ Conduct equipment environmental swabbing when necessary.

+ Maintain communication at all levels of production and management.

+ Complete all daily paperwork accurately and in detail.

Essential Skills

+ Quality assurance expertise

+ Food quality testing skills

+ Knowledge of GMP standards

+ Proficiency in viscosity and SOP inspection

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Experience with batch record management

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ 1-2 years of quality experience in a GMP setting preferred

+ Associate degree in food manufacturing or a Scientific Associates degree, or a High School Diploma with some quality testing experience in a GMP setting

+ Good communication, problem-solving, math skills, and attention to detail

+ Ability to work independently

Work Environment

The work environment may be hot (80 degrees) or cold (freezer/walk-in cooler), with dry, dusty, damp work areas. The role requires frequent use of fingers for small movements, talking to convey detailed instructions, and frequent repetitive motions using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The position requires average visual abilities and physical strength to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, with the ability to spend 7-8 hours on feet or in a walking capacity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brockton, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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 Jun 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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