Food Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

2nd shift 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, Monday–Friday, with rotating Saturdays as needed

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: 1-3 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.

Experience Level

Entry Level

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Brockton,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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): 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.