QA Technologist - 1St Shift - Food Mfg Exp Required

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