Food Quality Assurance Technician

Company: Actalent
Location: Brockton
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Food Quality Assurance Technician Job Description Join our team as a Food Quality Assurance Technician, where we offer multiple shifts to fit your schedule. This role is crucial in ensuring the quality and safety of our food products through various testing and inspection processes. Food Quality Assurance Technician – Multiple Shifts Available We have three openings across the following shifts: 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, Monday–Friday, with rotating Saturdays as needed (10% shift differential once full-time) 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM, Monday–Friday, with rotating Saturdays as needed (20% shift differential once full-time) Responsibilities Perform in-process analytical testing on products manufactured using continuous cooking equipment, assessing factors such as % soluble solids, viscosity, and color. Conduct organoleptic and visual inspections on products in wet-side areas. Audit cook stations and packaging lines to ensure compliance with HACCP food safety protocols, weights, seals, temperatures, codes, and GMPs. Ensure food safety and quality standards for all products produced or packaged daily. Report and initiate corrective actions for any food safety or quality issues. Conduct environmental swabbing of equipment when necessary. Maintain clear communication across production and management teams. Accurately complete all required daily documentation. Essential Skills Quality assurance experience, ideally 1-2 years in a GMP setting. Strong communication skills. Proficiency in problem-solving and math. Attention to detail. Ability to work independently. Additional Skills & Qualifications Associate degree in food manufacturing or a Scientific Associates degree, or a High School Diploma with some quality testing experience in GMP setting. Work Environment Work in varied environments that may be hot (80 degrees) or cold (freezer/walk-in cooler), and in dry, dusty, or damp work areas. The role involves using fingers for small movements such as typing, talking to convey detailed or important instructions, and requires average visual abilities for document preparation or product inspection. Physical strength needed to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and the ability to spend 7-8 hours on feet or in a walking capacity. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brockton, MA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Brockton,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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