What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Specialist position at PGI Foods?
Position Overview
Now Hiring: Quality Assurance Specialist
📍 Lowell, MA💲 $20.00–$25.00 per hour (DOE)🕒 Full-Time | Day Shift | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Help Produce Food You Can Be Proud Of
Do you have a passion for food quality and food safety? Are you detail-oriented and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
PGI Foods is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our growing Quality Assurance team. In this hands-on role, you'll help ensure every batch of our soups, sauces, and specialty food products meets the highest standards for taste, consistency, safety, and quality before it reaches our customers.
If you're looking for a stable career with a growing company that invests in its employees, we'd love to meet you!
Why You'll Love Working at PGI Foods
- Competitive Pay: $20.00–$25.00/hour (DOE)
- Day Shift Schedule
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Supportive, Team-Oriented Culture
What You'll Do
- Perform quality inspections and testing on soups, sauces, and specialty food products before packaging.
- Measure product characteristics including consistency, pH, particulate distribution, and other quality standards.
- Conduct sensory evaluations for taste, texture, aroma, and appearance.
- Accurately document quality testing results and maintain production records.
- 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 report potential issues before they impact production.
- Help maintain compliance with food safety and quality programs.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, or a related field is a plus.
- Previous Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in food manufacturing preferred.
- Experience working with soups, sauces, or similar food products is highly preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMPs, or other food safety programs is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
- Fluent in English; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Why This Role Matters
Every product that leaves our facility represents the PGI Foods brand. As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you'll play a critical role in protecting product quality, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring customers receive products they can trust.
If you're passionate about quality, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to build a long-term career in food manufacturing, apply today!
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