
QA Technologist - 1St Shift - Food Mfg Exp Required
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Overview
Job Description
Pay Range: $57,000 to $85,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
Norwood, MA | Onsite
Monday-Friday, 5:00am-2:00pm + occasional Saturdays
At Home Market Foods, our rapid growth means we rely on exceptional talent to keep our products safe, consistent, and delicious. We're hiring a Quality Assurance Technologist who will play a critical role in ensuring food safety and product excellence on our evening production shift.
What You'll Do (Your Impact)
You'll be the go-to quality & food safety expert on your shift, ensuring everything meets our high standards:
- Monitor HACCP requirements, SQF systems, and food safety programs
- Oversee product quality, processing lines, plant conditions & employee practices
- Conduct pre-op and operational inspections
- Collect micro, chemical, and product quality samples
- Maintain strong communication with Production, Maintenance, USDA & FDA
- Evaluate storage conditions and pest control checks
- Assist with training on GMPs, HACCP, SQF & quality procedures
- Troubleshoot food safety/quality issues in real time
- Perform sensory evaluations (taste, smell, texture, visual)
- Support cross-functional teams: R&D, Marketing, Sales, Maintenance, Operations
- Validate metal detection, thermometer calibration, and process control equipment
- Participate in daily product cutting and plant-wide performance audits
- Jump in on special projects as needed
What You'll Bring (Your Strengths)
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field - OR - 3+ years QA experience in food manufacturing
- Food manufacturing QA experience (not biotech/pharma)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
- Ability to stay focused, learn quickly, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Physical ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, and work around production activity
Why You'll Love Working Here
- You'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and quality of products enjoyed nationwide
- Work with a supportive, collaborative team committed to food safety excellence
- Be part of a growing company with real opportunities to learn and advance
- Gain broad exposure to Operations, R&D, Quality, Maintenance & Leadership
- Hands-on, high-impact role where your decisions matter
- Company-provided PPE & safety-first culture
Work Environment
Work in both office and production floor settings
Moderate office noise; louder on the production floor
Must be able to wear required PPE
May occasionally need to support weekend/off-hours needs
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