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Food Quality Technician

PGI Foods
Lowell, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2027

Position Overview

Now Hiring: Food Quality Technician

📍 Lowell, MA💲 $20.00–$24.00 per hour (DOE)🕒 Full-Time | Monday–FridayShift Options: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 10:00 AM – Close

Help Deliver Safe, High-Quality Food Every Day

Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a passion for food safety and quality?

PGI Foods is looking for a Food Quality Technician to join our growing Quality team. In this hands-on role, you'll help ensure our soups, sauces, and specialty food products consistently meet the highest standards for quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction.

If you're looking for a stable career with a growing food manufacturer that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join PGI Foods?

At PGI Foods, we're committed to producing exceptional food products while providing our employees with opportunities to grow and succeed.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Pay: $20.00–$24.00/hour (DOE)
  • Day Shift Schedule (Monday–Friday)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
  • Supportive Team Environment

What You'll Do

As a Food Quality Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring every product meets our quality, food safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collect product samples and perform quality testing, including Brix, pH, viscosity, and other analytical tests.
  • Conduct in-process and finished product inspections to verify product quality and consistency.
  • Review batch records and production documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Identify and document non-conforming products and place materials on quality hold when required.
  • Perform sanitation verification, environmental monitoring, and allergen testing.
  • Monitor production areas for temperature, humidity, and other environmental conditions.
  • Inspect incoming raw materials and finished products for quality and specification compliance.
  • Review product labels for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Work closely with Production and Quality teams to resolve quality concerns and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 1 year of Quality Control or Quality Assurance experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours as production needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with HACCP, GMPs, and food safety programs.
  • Knowledge of food manufacturing quality testing and laboratory procedures.
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Why This Role Matters

Quality starts long before a product reaches the customer. As a Food Quality Technician, you'll help protect the integrity of every batch by ensuring our products meet the highest standards for safety, consistency, and quality.

Your work will directly contribute to customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and the continued success of PGI Foods.

If you're ready to grow your career with a company that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, apply today!

PGI Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr.

Salary : $20 - $24

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