QA Technician

Job Description

Location:

Westbrook, Maine

We are seeking a reliable and detail‑oriented QA Technician to join our Quality Assurance team. This role is essential in ensuring that all products meet strict food safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has hands‑on QA/QC experience in a food manufacturing environment and is confident communicating quality expectations to production operators.

• Perform sensory and analytical testing on ingredients and finished products
• Conduct line audits, verify production paperwork, and monitor production activities
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SQF, HACCP, and internal quality programs
• Maintain product control systems and sample retention
• Support product hold and release processes
• Enter data into Excel and TGI; verify standards and calibrate lab equipment
• Organize samples for outside laboratory testing
• Verify accuracy of reprinted labels
• Communicate quality issues clearly and professionally to operators

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s in Food Science, Microbiology, or Chemistry preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in food manufacturing, QA, or operations preferred
• Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, allergens, sanitation, and GMPs
• Comfortable enforcing quality standards and stopping operators when necessary
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Occasional exposure to warehouse and manufacturing environments
• Extended periods working at a computer

• Competitive pay + shift differential
• Stable Monday–Friday schedule
• Opportunity to grow within Quality Assurance
• Supportive team environment
  
  Make a direct impact on product quality and food safety
• Shift 1pm–9pm (Mon–Fri) – $21–$24/hr + $2.50 Shift Differential

CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability.

If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

Interested candidates please reference job code 246517 when responding to this ad.

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