Technician I, Quality Assurance

Monogram Foods•Haverhill, MA

3d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician supports the Quality Assurance Supervisor and Manager in ensuring compliance with manufacturing quality and food safety policies and guidelines. The role contributes to producing safe, high-quality foods and requires professional, proactive collaboration across departments. The technician participates in the daily Pre-Op process and must be available to report at 4:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, with availability to work Saturdays when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
At least six months of quality or related experience preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to support management decisions and communicate positively to encourage a positive work environment.
Knowledge of and adherence to company safety procedures.
Knowledge of safe food-handling practices, HACCP, and departmental quality-control procedures.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
Serve Safe certification.
High energy, drive, and initiative.
Ability to work independently and maintain excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work flexible hours and accept additional responsibilities as needed.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments, including heat and cold.
Ability to walk on slippery, wet surfaces.
Ability to frequently transport, push, pull, or move 50 pounds or more.
Ability to walk and stand for the entire shift.
Availability for extended hours based on production needs, including work after regular business hours and on weekends.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must report at 4:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and be available to work Saturdays when needed.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor existing product SKUs and recommend or lead development improvements with R&D.
Monitor the quality of incoming raw materials and finished products, including organoleptic evaluations.
Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Complete morning and evening pre-operational inspections, including weekly swabs.
Monitor general upkeep of the production area.
Monitor verification of Critical Control Points (CCPs) on the production floor.
Perform specification testing on certain incoming raw materials as needed.
Monitor daily label checks, HACCP and operational requirements, weekly thermometer checks, weekly temperature tags, and calibration requirements.
Monitor and verify the proper daily functioning of metal detectors.
Conduct employee training as assigned by the QA Manager.
Perform daily organoleptic testing of products being run and send out a report.
Support safety and company-policy compliance by setting an example and encouraging and monitoring the behavior of others.