Quality Control Technician

North Coast Sea-Foods Corp.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Vacation time

401(k) plan

Seafood at cost for employees

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

North Coast Sea-Foods Corp. in Boston seeks a Quality Control Technician responsible for testing seafood products and materials across three production stages to ensure safety and compliance with laws and company standards.

The role involves moisture analysis, inspection and grading of Grade-A products, recording results, verifying inventory and communicating QA concerns to leadership. Reports to the Quality Control Supervisor or Manager.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in inspection and/or production.
• 1+ years of practical experience with Microbiology method verification and routine testing practices.
• 1+ years of experience in food manufacturing; seafood or meat processing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact between production staff and Quality department for all Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory issues.
• Fill out assigned HACCP compliance documents.
• Conduct 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Perform analytical and organoleptic product quality inspection of fresh and frozen seafoods, ensuring products are produced to specification standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Microbiology methods

Job description

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

• 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.

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.