Quality Control Technician

North Coast Seafoods; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in seafood processing seeks a Quality Control Technician responsible for testing seafood products to ensure standards are met. The role requires strong analytical skills and offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care coverage

Paid vacation and 401(k)

Employee discounts on seafood

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in inspection and food manufacturing.
• Practical experience with microbiology techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of plant and paperwork with the QC supervisor.
• Perform analytical inspections of seafood products.
• Serve as the primary contact for Quality and Food Safety issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Job description

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The Quality Control Technician is responsible for testing seafood products and materials used during the manufacturing process to verify the products meet predefined criteria and conform to all applicable laws and company standards. They will test products across three stages of production (before, in-process, and final) to ensure that the final product is safe to release for sale or distribution and report findings back to management.

The QC Technician will participate in the inspection and grading of Grade-A products, perform moisture analysis, produce written reports, verify inventory, quality, and usability of products.

This position reports to the Quality Control Supervisor or Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Serve as the primary contact between the production staff and the Quality department for all Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory issues
• Responsible for filling out assigned HACCP compliance documents
• Conducts internal audits of plant and paperwork in conjunction with the QC supervisor
• Test and record measurements of seafood product attributes
• Communicate quality or compliance concerns with urgency to QA leadership
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Performs analytical and organoleptic product quality inspection of fresh and frozen seafoods, ensuring products are produces to specification standards
  
  
  

Requirements

• 1+ years, experience in inspection and/or production
• 1+ years, practical experience with Microbiology method verification and routine testing practices, EM Monitoring and basic knowledge of method/equipment validation principle
• 1+ years, experience in food manufacturing; seafood or meat processing a plus
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects on time
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: able to navigate organizations to build relationships and garner support
• Able to maintain an environment that drives performance and a safe workplace
• Drive an environment of teamwork and open communication
  
  
  

Other Requirements

Must be able to lift 30-50 pounds

Work up to a 10-hour workday: standing/walking most of the day

Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling

Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching

Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals

Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit

Ability to work in wet and dry conditions

Ability to work Monday-Friday, weekends when needed

Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives

Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, required

North Coast Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Benefits

At North Coast, employees are considered part of a family where everyone works together to ensure the founding mission and values of the company are upheld every day. We offer an inclusive work environment spearheaded by an approachable leadership team who believes in the idea that it is not just about the work we do, it's about what the work allows us to do for our loved ones.

We foster the opportunity for real growth and long-term employment. Most members of our leadership team started out on the floor and through mentorship advanced into their current roles. We are currently looking to build the next generation of leaders.

We offer competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health care coverage, vacation and 401(k) to all full-time benefit-eligible employees. Employees also have access to the highest quality seafood at cost.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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