Food Quality Assurance Specialist

Adecco is searching fir a qualified & experienced Food Quality Assurance Specialist in Lowell! This is a temp-to-hire opportunity.

Hours: 6:00AM-4:00PM, Monday-Friday + Required OT as needed

Pay: $20-$25/hour DOE

HOW THIS ROLE SUPPORTS OUR MISSION:

The Quality Assurance Specialist directly supports our mission by ensuring that every product delivered to customers reflects the company’s commitment to quality, consistency, and food safety. Through rigorous testing, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration, this role helps protect brand integrity, build customer trust, and ensure regulatory compliance across all products. By identifying risks early, supporting continuous improvement, and upholding high standards on the production floor, the Quality Assurance Specialist plays a vital role in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality soups and sauces that meet both customer expectations and our promise of excellence.

WHAT YOU’LL DO -

· Product Testing and Inspection: Perform regular routine quantitative and qualitative testing (consistency, pH, particulate distribution, etc.) on all kettle products to ensure they meet established quality standards prior to packaging.

· Enforce Quality Standards: Assist in creating and establishing quality standards for soups and sauces based on sensory evaluation, texture, flavor, and appearance.

· Support Functions: Provide support to QA team members to advance our collective goal and professionalism.

· Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of testing performed and corrective actions taken for non-conformance.

· Collaboration: Work with QA, R&D, Director of Commercialization to discuss quality findings and develop solutions to enhance product consistency.

· Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in production processes and participate in the implementation of quality enhancement initiatives.

· Issue Resolution and Corrective Actions: Identify non-conformities or out-of-compliance situations and communicate them to production teams and supervisors. Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.

· Communication: Report quality issues, trends and risks to management team.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for great food and our commitment to doing things the right way. At our company, we value teamwork, integrity, and a spirit of continuous improvement. If you - do too..

and have the following qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or equivalent; degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, or related field preferred.

· Previous experience in quality control or assurance in the food industry, particularly with soups and sauces, is desirable.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

· Knowledge: Familiarity with food safety regulations and quality certification standards (e.g., HACCP, SQF) is a plus.

· Written and spoken English is required. Written and spoken Spanish (ideal)

If you are interested, please apply with your UPDATED resume!

Pay Details: $20.00 to $25.00 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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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.