Food Quality Control Technician

The Quality Control Technician helps protect product integrity, prevent nonconformances, and ensure that only safe, high-quality products are released to customers. This role works closely with production and quality teams to verify that raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet specifications.

Adecco is searching for experienced Food Quality Control Technicians in Lowell, MA! These are temp-to-hire opportunities.

Hours: 9:00AM-7:00PM, Monday-Friday

Pay: $22-$24/hour DOE

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Technician plays a critical role in ensuring that all products meet established quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This position is responsible for supporting production by performing inspections, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with HACCP-based food safety programs and internal quality standards.

This role works closely with production and quality teams to verify that raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet specifications. The Quality Control Technician helps protect product integrity, prevent nonconformances, and ensure that only safe, high-quality products are released to customers.

Responsibilities:

• Collect samples of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods for quality testing.

• Perform basic product testing, including Brix, viscosity, and pH measurements.

• Conduct visual inspections to ensure materials and finished products meet quality specifications.

• Perform sanitation verification testing, including surface swabs and allergen testing.

• Review batch records, production documentation, and verification records for accuracy and completeness.

• Identify, investigate, and document quality issues and nonconforming materials; place products on QC hold when necessary.

• Monitor environmental conditions, including temperature and humidity.

• Review product labels for accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Work closely with production and quality teams to maintain food safety standards and support HACCP programs.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 1 year of Quality Control experience, preferably in food manufacturing.

• Basic Microsoft Office skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

• HACCP or food safety experience preferred.

• Familiarity with laboratory testing methods and manufacturing environments preferred.

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

If you are interested, please apply with your updated resume, thank you!

Pay Details: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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