QA Technician
Coworx Staffing Services LLC
Westbrook, United States of America
21 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Shift work Languages
English Experience level
Junior Compensation
$ 50KJob location
Westbrook, United States of America
Tech stack
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Job description
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented QA Technician to join our Quality Assurance team. This role is essential in ensuring that all products meet strict food safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on QA/QC experience in a food manufacturing environment and is confident communicating quality expectations to production operators., * Perform sensory and analytical testing on ingredients and finished products
- Conduct line audits, verify production paperwork, and monitor production activities
- Ensure compliance with GMP, SQF, HACCP, and internal quality programs
- Maintain product control systems and sample retention
- Support product hold and release processes
- Enter data into Excel and TGI; verify standards and calibrate lab equipment
- Organize samples for outside laboratory testing
- Verify accuracy of reprinted labels
- Communicate quality issues clearly and professionally to operators
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in Food Science, Microbiology, or Chemistry preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in food manufacturing, QA, or operations preferred
- Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, allergens, sanitation, and GMPs
- Comfortable enforcing quality standards and stopping operators when necessary
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Occasional exposure to warehouse and manufacturing environments
- Extended periods working at a computer
Benefits & conditions
- Competitive pay + shift differential
- Stable Monday-Friday schedule
- Opportunity to grow within Quality Assurance
- Supportive team environment
- Make a direct impact on product quality and food safety
- Shift 1pm-9pm (Mon-Fri) - $21-$24/hr + $2.50 Shift Differential