Quality Assurance & Food Safety Technician

PGI Foods • Lowell, MA

1d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

PGI Foods is hiring a full-time Quality Assurance & Food Safety Technician in Lowell, Massachusetts. The role helps ensure soups, sauces, and specialty food products meet quality, safety, and consistency standards throughout manufacturing, from production through finished goods. The position pays $20–$24 per hour, depending on experience, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule with shift options of 10:00 AM–close. The technician works with Production and Quality teams, supports food safety and continuous improvement programs, and follows established GMP, sanitation, safety, and quality procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of Quality Control or Quality Assurance experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures.
• Flexibility to work either scheduled shift based on production needs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety programs.
• Experience with laboratory testing, product sampling, or quality inspections.
• Previous food manufacturing, production, or laboratory experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Collect product samples and perform quality tests, including Brix, pH, viscosity, and other analytical testing.
• Inspect products during production and after completion to ensure quality standards are met.
• Review batch records and production documentation for accuracy.
• Identify products that do not meet specifications and place them on quality hold when necessary.
• Perform sanitation verification, environmental monitoring, and allergen testing.
• Monitor production areas for temperature, humidity, and other environmental conditions.
• Inspect incoming raw materials and finished products.
• Review product labels for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Record test results, quality findings, and corrective actions.
• Work with Production and Quality teams to identify and resolve quality concerns.
• Support food safety programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow established GMP, sanitation, safety, and quality procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Friendly, team-oriented work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED