QA Technologist

💵 Pay Range: $57,000 to $85,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

📍 Norwood, MA | Onsite⏰ Monday–Friday, 1:00pm–10:00pm + occasional Saturdays

At Home Market Foods, our rapid growth means we rely on exceptional talent to keep our products safe, consistent, and delicious. We’re hiring a Quality Assurance Technologist who will play a critical role in ensuring food safety and product excellence on our evening production shift.

What You’ll Do:

You'll be the go-to quality & food safety expert on your shift, ensuring everything meets our high standards:

Monitor HACCP requirements, SQF systems, and food safety programs

Oversee product quality, processing lines, plant conditions & employee practices

Conduct pre-op and operational inspections

Collect micro, chemical, and product quality samples

Maintain strong communication with Production, Maintenance, USDA & FDA

Evaluate storage conditions and pest control checks

Assist with training on GMPs, HACCP, SQF & quality procedures

Troubleshoot food safety/quality issues in real time

Perform sensory evaluations (taste, smell, texture, visual)

Support cross-functional teams: R&D, Marketing, Sales, Maintenance, Operations

Validate metal detection, thermometer calibration, and process control equipment

Participate in daily product cutting and plant-wide performance audits

Jump in on special projects as needed

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field — OR — 3+ years QA experience in food manufacturing

Food manufacturing QA experience (not biotech/pharma)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel

Ability to stay focused, learn quickly, and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Physical ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, and work around production activity

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and quality of products enjoyed nationwide

Work with a supportive, collaborative team committed to food safety excellence

Be part of a growing company with real opportunities to learn and advance

Gain broad exposure to Operations, R&D, Quality, Maintenance & Leadership

Hands-on, high-impact role where your decisions matter

Company-provided PPE & safety-first culture

Work Environment

Work in both office and production floor settings

Moderate office noise; louder on the production floor

Must be able to wear required PPE

May occasionally need to support weekend/off-hours needs