QA Technician I

Litehouse Foods is seeking a quality-focused QA Technician I to join our team! Location: [Lowell] Shift: [3rd] Starting pay: $18.77/hr Additional Pay: 3rd Shift is $3/hr As a QA Technician I you'll help ensure every product meets Litehouse Foods' high standards for food safety and quality. You'll perform in-process inspections, analytical testing, documentation reviews, and product investigations while partnering closely with Production to verify products are manufactured safely, accurately, and consistently. Great People Deserve Great Benefits! 401(k) + 401(k) Matching Dental, Health, Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off + Additional Personal Day Biweekly pay 8 Paid Holidays Paid sick time after 6 months Shift Differentials Career advancement opportunities and recognition programs What You'll Do Perform in-process quality inspections, documentation reviews, and product verification to ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, SQF, and food safety standards. Conduct analytical testing, including formulation titrations, specification verification, and ingredient and finished product evaluations. Manage product holds by creating, tracking, investigating, and releasing materials using ERP and quality management systems. Review production records, job tickets, and MVI data to validate product quality and support complaint investigations. Complete sanitation verifications, environmental monitoring, and routine housekeeping audits to maintain food safety compliance. Partner with production teams to identify quality concerns, document findings, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement. What You'll Bring High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred. 1–2 years of quality assurance, food manufacturing, laboratory, or related experience preferred. Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SQF, and food safety principles. Experience with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn ERP, MVI, SharePoint, or other quality management systems. Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to accurately document results and collaborate across departments. Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you’re looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we’re the right company for you. About Litehouse Foods Litehouse started in the Hope, Idaho restaurant of the Hawkins family 60 years ago. Since that time, we have become the leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, herbs, and cheese, manufacturing these delicious products at our four U.S. facilities based in Michigan, Utah, Virginia, and Idaho. Litehouse offers its diverse portfolio of products through general retail, e-commerce, foodservice, deli, member stores, and value-added goods where Litehouse products are featured in meal and salad kits. We keep a strong commitment to our employees and the communities in which we operate. We do not offer sponsorship All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Must be able to pass a background check. Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Litehouse