We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician / Coordinator to support food safety and quality programs within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role works closely with production and quality leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal standards including HACCP, GMP, SQF, and FSMA requirements.

Location: Gloucester, MA
Pay: Starting at $24+ per hour (based on experience)

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with FDA, state/local regulations and internal food safety programs (HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, SQF, FSMA, sanitation & pest control)
• Promote company-wide adherence to food safety and quality standards
• Perform daily quality checks including sanitizer/chlorine concentrations, pH, temperatures, weights, and product appearance
• Inspect products on the production line to verify premium quality standards
• Monitor metal detector operations and product seal integrity
• Verify labels, packaging information, and production documentation accuracy
• Calibrate thermometers and pH meters and maintain accurate logs
• Complete production monitoring and foreign object control documentation
• Conduct pre-operational and sanitation inspections
• Perform environmental and product swabbing (daily/weekly/monthly) per sanitation & Listeria programs
• Coordinate with external laboratory for testing, reporting, and data tracking
• Assist with facility audits, mock recalls, traceability programs, and validations
• Identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Track holds, rejections, returns, and food safety culture activities
• Support training and maintain QA documentation and manuals
• Act as backup QC technician on the production floor as needed
• Authority to stop production when food safety or quality concerns arise

Qualifications

• Food manufacturing or quality assurance experience preferred
• Ability to obtain HACCP, SQF Practitioner, and PCQI certifications
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and food safety standards
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills
• Comfortable working in a production environment
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, Safety Culture)
• Bilingual Spanish a plus

If you’re interested in building a career in food manufacturing, we encourage you to reach out or apply direct to this AD — we’d be happy to speak with you! Call Schulte Staffing Solutions at 978-594-0497.