What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Specialist – Food Manufacturing position at PGI Foods?
Position Overview:
Now Hiring: Quality Assurance Specialist – Food Manufacturing
Lowell, MA
$20.00–$25.00/hour, depending on experience
Full-Time | Day Shift | 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
$20.00–$25.00/hour, depending on experience
Full-Time | Day Shift | 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
Help Us Deliver Safe, High-Quality Food Every Day
Are you passionate about food quality and food safety? Do you have a sharp eye for detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
PGI Foods is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our growing Quality team in Lowell, MA. In this hands-on position, you'll help ensure our soups, sauces, and specialty food products consistently meet established standards for quality, taste, consistency, and food safety.
This is a great opportunity for someone with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, food manufacturing, or related experience who wants to build a long-term career with a company that values quality, teamwork, and employee development.
What PGI Foods Offers
- $20.00–$25.00/hour, depending on experience
- Full-time day shift: 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
What You'll Do
As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you'll play an important role in monitoring product quality and helping ensure our manufacturing processes consistently meet company and food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform quality inspections and testing of soups, sauces, and specialty food products prior to packaging
- Measure product characteristics such as consistency, pH, particulate distribution, and other quality specifications
- Conduct sensory evaluations for taste, texture, aroma, and appearance
- Accurately record quality testing results and maintain production and quality documentation
- Identify product non-conformances and communicate findings to Production leadership
- Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions
- Partner with Quality Assurance, R&D, and Production teams to improve product consistency and manufacturing processes
- Monitor quality trends and identify potential issues before they affect production
- Help maintain compliance with food safety, quality, and manufacturing programs
- Follow established GMP, sanitation, safety, and quality procedures
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience, preferably in food manufacturing
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability to accurately document test results and follow established procedures
- Fluent in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or coursework in Food Science, Culinary Arts, or a related field
- Experience working with soups, sauces, or similar food products
- Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMPs, or other food safety programs
- Previous experience in food manufacturing or production
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Make an Impact on Product Quality
Every product that leaves PGI Foods represents the company's commitment to quality. As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you'll help protect that standard by ensuring products are safe, consistent, and ready to reach our customers.
You'll work closely with Quality, Production, and R&D teams, gaining valuable experience while helping improve products and manufacturing processes.
If you're detail-oriented, quality-focused, and ready to grow your career in food manufacturing and quality assurance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the PGI Foods team!
PGI Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
Pay Range: USD $20.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.Salary : $20 - $25