FSQA Technician - 2nd Shift

Bake'n Joy Foods, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bake’n Joy Foods, Inc. in North Andover, MA seeks a FSQA Technician (2nd shift) to support food safety and quality systems. You will verify HACCP/SQF compliance, perform line checks, and collaborate with production to resolve issues.

The role requires laboratory or QA background, 2–5 years in food manufacturing, and certification readiness (PCQI/HACCP/SQF). Baking experience is preferred; the shift runs Mon-Fri 5:00 pm to 1:30 am with flexibility.

Qualifications

• Laboratory or quality assurance background.
• Minimum of two-five years of related work experience in food manufacturing/processing.
• PCQI, HACCP, and SQF Practitioner Certification key requirements.
• Food Safety System Certification applicable to food manufacturing.
• 1 to 2 years baking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct verification and maintenance of food safety and quality systems, hazard analysis, sanitation processes, prerequisite programs, manufacturing processes, and finished products.
• Collaborate with operations on corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, customer, and facility food safety and quality requirements; complete corrections.
• Verify HACCP, SQF, and Preoperational checks; ensure records are accurate and corrective actions are followed.
• Verify SSOP checks and records for sanitation; ensure deviations are addressed.
• Investigate and follow up on food safety incidents to ensure reporting and corrective actions.
• Perform regular line checks on production lines to verify adherence to standards.
• Approve or reject ingredients based on specifications.
• Notify quality management of any conditions not meeting requirements and suggest actions.
• Accurately complete records and maintain a clean laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and QA protocols.
• Ability to work independently and with high integrity.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

SQF knowledge

Lab equipment proficiency

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

Laboratory or quality assurance background

Tools

Refractometer

pH meter

ROTAP

Job description

Family owned and operated, Bake’n Joy Foods, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of top-quality bakery products that began over eighty years ago in 1941. We manufacture a variety of products for professional bakers including frozen scoop batters, predeposited muffin, cornbread, loaf cakes and Boston Coffee Cakes, mixes as well as an expanding line of fully baked items such as coffee cakes, loaf cakes and more. We remain committed to providing top quality products, service, and value to our customers.

FSQA Technician - 2nd Shift

North Andover, MA

Job Summary/Objective

Food Safety Quality Regulatory Technicians will provide specialized knowledge of specific segments of food safety and quality systems such as food safety and quality auditing, instrumentation, computer systems, oversight of suppliers and other needed focus areas. Technicians will be involved in preparation and participation of customer audits and will partner with internal and external teams to address customer requirements and concerns.

Essential Functions

• Conduct verification and maintenance of food safety and quality systems, hazard analysis, sanitation processes, prerequisite programs, manufacturing processes, and finished products.
• Collaborate with operations on the initiation of corrective action and preventative measures when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, customer, and facility food safety and quality requirements, completing corrections and corrective actions.
• Verify HACCP, SQF, and Preoperational checks, ensuring records are accurate and complete, and that corrective actions are followed as defined in the HACCP plan.
• Verify SSOP checks and records for operational and pre-operational sanitation, ensuring corrective actions for deviations are accurate and complete.
• Investigate and follow up on food safety incidents to ensure they are reported and corrective actions are taken.
• Perform regular line checks on production lines to verify adherence to food safety and quality standards.
• Approve or reject ingredients based on their compliance with specifications and other requirements.
• Immediately notify quality management of any conditions, ingredients, or products that may not meet food safety, quality, or customer/company requirements, and provide suggestions for addressing these concerns.
• Accurately and promptly complete all records and electronic transactions, maintaining a clean, neat, and orderly laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and quality assurance protocols.
• Baking experience (1-2 years preferred).
• Proficiency with standard laboratory equipment (e.g., refractometer, pH meter, ROTAP).
• Basic math and computer skills, with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently complete tasks.
• High integrity and attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but may mentor junior staff as needed.
• Primarily a production environment with exposure to varying temperatures.
• Moderate to high noise levels typical of a manufacturing setting.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged standing and walking on concrete floors.
• Frequent bending, lifting, and twisting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., hair net, beard net, ear plugs, safety shoes, uniform).

Position Type

• Full-Time

Work Hours

• Monday-Friday 5:00 pm - 1:30 am
• Flexibility for extra hours is a position requirement. This is based on the businesses needs.

Travel

• Minimal travel required, primarily within the local area.

Required Education & Experience

• Laboratory or quality assurance background.
• Minimum of two-five years of related work experience in food manufacturing/processing

Preferred Education & Experience

• 1 to 2 years of baking experience.
• Ability to operate standard laboratory equipment.
• Familiarity with food manufacturing standards and quality assurance practices.
• PCQI, HACCP, and SQF Practitioner Certification key requirements
• Food Safety System Certification applicable to food manufacturing

Compensation:

The typical starting salary range for this position is $22.64 - $27.45 / hour. Several factors, including skills, experience, education, certifications, and the location of the job will determine the actual pay offered. The salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for associates in these positions.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Bake’n Joy offers its full-time associates a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes affordable, quality healthcare for our associates and their families, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help plan for the financial future.

Bake’n Joy is committed to fostering an environment where associates from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits, and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where associates can succeed, both professionally and personally.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Bake’n Joy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.