Evening QA Technologist II — Food Safety & Quality

Home Market Foods; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pet Insurance

Wellness plan

Gym reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

College scholarship

401k match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Relocation assistance

Referral bonus

Team events

Job summary

Home Market Foods is hiring a Quality Assurance Technologist for the evening production shift in Norwood, MA. You will lead QA and food safety on the shift, ensuring all products meet our high standards.

Responsibilities include HACCP/SQF monitoring, sample collection, training on GMPs, and cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Marketing, Sales, Maintenance, and Operations. This role supports nationwide product safety with onsite work and potential weekend needs.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

QA experience

Food safety

Communication skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Biology/Chemistry or related field

3+ years QA experience in food manufacturing

Tools

SQF

HACCP

Job description

Home Market Foods is hiring a Quality Assurance Technologist for the evening production shift in Norwood, MA. You will lead QA and food safety on the shift, ensuring all products meet our high standards.

Responsibilities include HACCP/SQF monitoring, sample collection, training on GMPs, and cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Marketing, Sales, Maintenance, and Operations. This role supports nationwide product safety with onsite work and potential weekend needs.