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Food Quality Technician
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What they do
A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.
$44,882 / year median in Massachusetts
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Description Conduct in‑process analytical testing on all products manufactured on continuous cooking equipment, including % soluble solids, viscosity, and color. Perform in‑process organoleptic and visual inspections on all manufactured products. Audit all cook stations and packaging lines for compliance with HACCP food safety protocols, including weights, seals, temperatures, coding, and GMPs. Ensure daily food safety and quality of products produced or packaged. Verify that all printed labels and packaging films meet approved standards provided by Marketing. Perform annual raw material validations against supplier Certificates of Analysis (COAs). Verify incoming raw materials against Bills of Lading (BOLs) and confirm accuracy of COAs. Initiate and document corrective actions by reporting food safety or quality issues to the supervisor or designee. Perform environmental swabbing of equipment as required. Provide coverage on the production floor and/or in the QA lab as needed. Maintain professional communication across all levels of production and management. Accurately and thoroughly complete all required daily documentation. Skills quality assurance, gmp, food quality, batch record Top Skills Details quality assurance,gmp,food quality,batch record
Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience:
0-3 years in a Quality Assurance role; experience in food plant processes Associates degree in the sciences with 1-2 years of experience in industry or academic setting Bachelor with 1 year of experience in industry or academic setting 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 $18.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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.
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): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings