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Home Market Foods

Quality Assurance Technologist

Full-Time
$57k - $85k/yr+ Bonus
Mid
Bachelor's
Norwood, MA, USA
In Person
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, or 3+ years of quality assurance experience in food manufacturing.
  • Experience in food-manufacturing quality assurance; biotech and pharmaceutical experience does not substitute.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, work around production activity, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points requirements, Safe Quality Food systems, and food safety programs.
  • Oversee product quality, processing lines, plant conditions, and employee practices.
  • Conduct pre-operational and operational inspections.
  • Collect microbiological, chemical, and product-quality samples.
  • Communicate with Production, Maintenance, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the Food and Drug Administration.
  • Evaluate storage conditions and perform pest-control checks.
  • Assist with training on Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, Safe Quality Food, and quality procedures.
  • Troubleshoot food-safety and quality issues in real time.
  • Perform sensory evaluations of taste, smell, texture, and visual characteristics.
  • Support cross-functional teams in Research and Development, Marketing, Sales, Maintenance, and Operations.
  • Validate metal detection, thermometer calibration, and process-control equipment.
  • Participate in daily product cutting and plant-wide performance audits.
  • Support special projects as needed.
  • Work in both office and production-floor settings and occasionally support weekend or off-hours needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to stay focused, learn quickly, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

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