Quality Control Technician

North Coast Seafoods
Boston, MA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for testing seafood products and materials used during the manufacturing process to verify the products meet predefined criteria and conform to all applicable laws and company standards.

What You Will Do

The QC Technician will test products across three stages of production (before, in-process, and final) to ensure that the final product is safe to release for sale or distribution and report findings back to management.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of experience in inspection and/or production, practical experience with Microbiology method verification and routine testing practices, and excellent verbal and written skills.

Requirements

  • 1+ years experience in inspection and/or production
  • 1+ years practical experience with Microbiology method verification and routine testing practices
  • 1+ years experience in food manufacturing; seafood or meat processing a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong project management and organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects on time
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills: able to navigate organizations to build relationships and garner support
  • Able to maintain an environment that drives performance and a safe workplace
  • Drive an environment of teamwork and open communication
  • Must be able to lift 30-50 pounds
  • Work up to a 10-hour workday: standing/walking most of the day
  • Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • Ability to work Monday-Friday, weekends when needed
  • Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives
  • Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care coverage
  • Vacation
  • 401(k)
  • Access to the highest quality seafood at cost
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