What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Quality Assurance Technician (Monday-Thursday) position at Gorton's?
What You’ll Do
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and safety of our food products. You will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating production processes, conducting inspections, and implementing quality control measures to maintain our high standards. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help us deliver exceptional products to our customers.
Since 1849, America has trusted the Gorton’s Fisherman. And for over 175 years, Gorton’s has trusted our employees to work with integrity, pursue their curiosity, respond with agility, work collaboratively, and be passionate about our mission to spread the goodness of the sea by making quality seafood accessible to everyone. We provide a rich opportunity for professional growth, in a fun and collaborative environment, supported by our development and training programs, our generous benefits, work life balance, and the ability to make a difference. We invite you to join our national brand based in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and safety of our food products. You will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating production processes, conducting inspections, and implementing quality control measures to maintain our high standards. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help us deliver exceptional products to our customers.
- Conduct routine inspections and tests on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
- Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards as well as HAACP compliance and other food safety and workplace safety initiatives
- Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
- Identify, document, and report any deviations from quality standards and work with production teams to implement corrective actions.
- Assist with weekly pre-operation checks and ATP verification swabbing
- Assist with environmental sampling (water, air, product, equipment, etc)
- Implement hold procedures in response to quality deviations or food safety risks
- STOP production if our quality standards are not met
- Communicate findings to key personnel to correct any system problems, throughput or quality issues to ensure all products produced meet established quality requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and improve processes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of quality assurance policies and procedures.
- Participate in internal and external audits and inspections.
- Perform housekeeping throughout work area
- Utilize Lockout/Tagout when tasks require
- Perform additional duties as needed
- High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field is preferred.
- 2-year degree in laboratory / food science, or equivalent prior experience in food quality assurance
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as SOPs and QA paperwork.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP).
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
- Demonstrates sound judgment in decision making.
- Demonstrate proper use of Lockout/Tagout procedures
- Ability to engage and collaborate positively with all levels and departments.
- Understanding standards and measurements.
- Math and computer skills.
- Reliable and consistent attendance.
- Lift up to 60 pounds
- Stand for long periods of time up to 10 hours
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Abide by company GMP and PPE policies
Since 1849, America has trusted the Gorton’s Fisherman. And for over 175 years, Gorton’s has trusted our employees to work with integrity, pursue their curiosity, respond with agility, work collaboratively, and be passionate about our mission to spread the goodness of the sea by making quality seafood accessible to everyone. We provide a rich opportunity for professional growth, in a fun and collaborative environment, supported by our development and training programs, our generous benefits, work life balance, and the ability to make a difference. We invite you to join our national brand based in Gloucester, Massachusetts.