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Quality Assurance Technician 2nd Shift – HF Maine
Location: New Gloucester, ME
Full time | Permanent | Operations
Hewitt is seeking a reliable and motivated Quality Assurance Technician for the 2nd shift to join our production team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
About the Role
As Quality Assurance Technician – 2nd Shift, you’ll be responsible for monitoring food safety, quality, and sanitation throughout the facility. Assist with aspects of food safety documentation in accordance with company policy. Help to identify defects or non-compliant product, assist in initiating and following up on corrective actions, and participate in food safety meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting operational tasks and maintaining records
- Assisting with all third-party auditing
- Monitoring safety for personnel, product, and facility
- Conducting batch and lot testing
- Identifying any non-compliant product
- Calibrating measuring and test equipment
- Monitoring proper sanitary conditions in all facilities (SSOPs)
- Performing inspections and testing in accordance with quality plan and verifying compliance
- Conducting re-inspection of non-conforming products
- Processing returned goods to ensure quality and compliance with standards
- Assisting with training needs and ensuring training for personnel (Quality/OSHA)
- Ensuring personnel policies and procedures are followed
- Verifying Food Safety records
- Inspecting products for wholesomeness
Experience
Supporting role for quality assurance and food safety team throughout the production facility. Must have excellent attention to detail and be a proven critical thinker. Ability to consistently follow up on tasks and follow both written and verbal instructions is required. Excellent communication skills and a command of the English language are required. Intermediate level of expertise in Microsoft Office is required.
Certifications
HACCP Certification within one year of hire is required.
Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime
- Values-Driven Organization – Join a company with a 120-year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a long-term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
- Competitive Remuneration Package – We recognize and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay structure.
- Opportunities to grow and develop– Learn on the job, gain new skills.
- Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Paid time off, Employee Discount
Location & Work Arrangement
- This position is based on-site in New Gloucester, Maine (04260).
- Candidates must be able to commute daily to the New Gloucester, Maine facility.
- Relocation to the area prior to the start date is required if you are not currently local.
What's Next?
Ready to join our team? Apply today.
By applying, you acknowledge that proof of eligibility to work in US will be required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- What is your current availability, and what notice period do you need to provide?
- What are your salary expectations?
- Do you have previous experience working in a food processing or manufacturing plant?
- Will you be able to reliably commute to New Gloucester, ME for this role?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30