Family-owned since 1880, Blount has long recognized that great people are the best ingredient in
making great food. We consistently pursue process improvements, culinary innovation, high-quality standards and customer excellence. Company-wide, our team approach and shared vision is the core of our continued success. 

Job Description:
Day shift – 10 am – 8 pm with flexibility - shift flexibility is critical, including excess hours and weekends.  50+ hour workweeks are common during the peak season.  The Quality Assurance Department provides technical and regulatory support to both internal and external customers in the form of auditing, testing, validation, and training.  The Quality Assurance Technician performs the following functions in support of this mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts regular audits of the product quality program to assure conformance to customer specifications, including raw material and finished product testing, review of process control data, and validation of established programs.
• Conducts regular audits of the food safety program to assure SQF and regulatory compliance, including review of food safety documentation, plant sanitation inspection, observation of personnel practices, evaluation of equipment condition, and conducting food safety testing.
• Initiates timely and effective corrective action when audits uncover deficiencies in the product quality or food safety programs.  Confidently makes decisions to place products on-hold, schedule further product evaluations, or obtain additional samples for analysis.  Assures that all corrective actions are properly documented.
• Provides regular guidance and decision support to production staff regarding product quality and food safety concerns.  Performs training with applicable staff when necessary.
• Serves as a key liaison with USDA regulatory inspectors as part of the Quality Assurance team.
• Assists Quality Assurance management with problem solving, including investigation into the root cause of customer complaints and recurring product defects.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be detail oriented with above average organizational skills.  In addition, the candidate must be self motivated, possess high energy, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Successful candidates will have a positive, team first attitude and will display tact and diplomacy with peers and management.  Basic computer skills, including familiarity with email and spreadsheets, are essential.  HACCP certification is a plus.

Experience/Education:
An associate degree and two years experience in a manufacturing environment (food processing preferred) is required.  An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted for the degree at the discretion of Quality Management.

Should be at least 3-4 months in length but could become temp to hire. The right candidate could find a home here.  The pay rate would be $14-16 per hour.  The position can start immediately and all resumes can be directed to - jobs@blountfinefoods.com

High Liner Foods USA has a need for a Food Technologist to join our expanding Research and Development Team.  This position reports to the Director of R&D and is located in our Danvers, MA  Facility.

Responsibilities
Formulates new products and modifies existing product formulas based on general and/or specific input from Sales and Marketing channels.

Designs and executes new product line test runs.

Analyzes line test results and recommends appropriate adjustments to product formulas and/or processes to keep manufactured product within desired target cost parameters and organoleptic attributes.

Troubleshoots and recommends modifications to existing product formulas and/or processes to improve productivity, quality and/or product cost.

Generates preliminary and finished product specifications for new processes.

Maintains accurate laboratory and project work documentation.

Supports Sales and Marketing channels with customer presentations both on and off-site. This requires formal "customer facing" in a professional manner with a sound working knowledge of company products, processes and capabilities.

 Assists Culinary with product demonstrations, luncheons, seminars, food shows, focus groups, etc. Maintains "cutting edge" knowledge of food manufacturing processes, ingredients and raw materials as they apply to the seafood industry and the food industry as a whole.

Substitutes for R&D Technicians for sample packing, shipment, laboratory maintenance, etc. as required.

Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in food science or related degree from four- year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills with an eagerness to learn is required. Some lifting (50 lbs) required. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

We offer an outstanding compensation and benefit package including an incentive plan and a match on your 401K contribution. 

Please send your resume to Diane Robinson, HR Business Partner, High Liner Foods USA, diane.robinson@highlinerfoods.com.

Salary:        $55K-70K   
Reports To: Quality Control Manager
Travel:         N/A
Relocation:  Limited

Company Information: Our client is a major player in the Food Industry. Their unique organization offers a stimulating and fast-paced environment, a culture based on values, respect and teamwork, and an opportunity to make a difference where your efforts are rewarded.

Job Description: Oversee, direct and supervise the Plant Sanitation shift function, working with other members of the management team, to ensure highly disciplined compliance with all product and process quality parameters and standards. Ensure highly disciplined compliance with all regulatory and Company defined food safety and sanitation standards, systems, procedures and practices to guarantee absolute wholesomeness of product.  Trains, and motivates Sanitation personnel. Develop, monitor and revise HACCP plans and SSOP’s for the Sanitation process and/or regulations change. Develop and maintain a sanitation program.

Job Qualifications: Degree preferred in related discipline and Five Plus years food manufacturing experience. Bilingual English / Spanish preferred
Qualified candidates may apply online using our online application. http://www.matthewsandcompany.com/candidiates.asp
Fred Von Bargen
Phone :( 508) 746-9300 Ext: 14
Fax:    (508) 746-9311
Email:     fred@matthewsandcompany.com
Web Site: www.matthewsandcompany.com
Address: Matthews & Company, Inc.
                P.O.Box 945
                Plymouth, MA 02362
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Brockton, MA

Our expanding Quality Assurance Division is seeking a Senior Technologist to drive process improvements.  Qualified candidates will have at least a B.S. in a science discipline/engineering and 2-5 year’s experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing, process oriented with strong troubleshooting skills, and ability to think analytically.  Strong computer skills, knowledge of statistical process control (SPC). This is a hands-on position in the production area, integrated with some Lab/R&D bench work for certain formulations and projects. Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of operations is necessary. In addition, the candidate must be able to work independently and start projects by his/her own initiative and follow them up until completion.

The ideal candidate must have a good understanding of the science behind process control (like heat transfer and rheology principles), chemistry (like Maillard and Caramelization reactions, as well as fats and colloidal systems), and machinery/processing equipment functioning (general understanding of pumps, homogenizers, vacuum systems, etc).

We offer an excellent benefits package including: medical/dental/life/STD/LTD/401k and a competitive salary based on experience, off site training courses and/or seminars.
Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical, background check and drug screen.

If you are interested in applying for this position please forward your resume with cover letter and salary requirements to:

Concord Foods Inc.
Director of Human Resources
10 Minuteman Way
Brockton, MA  02301
Fax# 508-584-9425

ntaylor@concordfoods.com

POSITION  DESCRIPTION
A large Southeastern MA food processing company has a NEWLY CREATED position which presents an outstanding opportunity for a degreed, experienced food QA/QC supervisor with the potential to advance his/her career. This is a 1st shift position and a 5 day week.

REQUIREMENTS

1. BS in food science, biology, or related field
2. QA/QC experience in food required
3. Lab experience required
4. HACCP and GMP experience required
5. Experience in production would be a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee the day to day operation of the lab and 5 technicians.
2. Assist QA Manager  with training of the QA Technical staff.
3. Provide technical support to production, sanitation, maintenance, and warehouse personnel.
4. Coordinate the implementation of QA policies and procedures. 

SUBMIT Resumes to Edward Hanafin at Resource Inc. – www.tchresource.com with Job Title  listed as
 Subject:  in your response via email: ed@tchresource.com or fax: 781-837-8063.

Assistant Quality Assurance  Manager   

The Company
Our client is a 75 year old privately held food processing company  in MA which has enjoyed 25% growth over the past 5 years and is poised for continued profitable growth in a market segment that is growing significantly.

The Position
This is a NEWLY CREATED POSITION  and will manage 5 technicians on 4 shifts. The major priority is to insure that 100% of all product released for shipment meets at least the minimum standards established for that product.

Position Responsibilities
1.  This person is responsible to insure that all quality testing and recording are performed
     according to the strict standards established by the VP of Science & Technology. This
     includes insuring that the lab and all equipment are well maintained.
2.  Assist QA Manager insure that all technicians perform QC testing necessary to produce a
     product which meets all established standards.
3.  Manage and continuously improve personnel, products, processes, and specifications to insure
     that all strategic initiatives, tactical plans, and operation objectives are achieved.
4.  Work with the QA Manager to train, and manage the quality team.
5.  It is expected that this individual will consistently look for ways to improve operating
     efficiencies and to identify any safety and quality issues and make appropriate suggestions for
     the improvement of process/production to the QA Manager.     

The Candidate
1.  BS degree in food science.
2.  Minimum 3 years quality management experience in a manufacturing plant.
3.  Excellent knowledge of Federal and State regulations, HACCP, and SPC.
4.  Must have strong leadership skills and be highly goal oriented.
5.  Must believe strongly in team building.
6.  Must be skilled in all aspects of Microsoft office.

Contact:    Edward J. Hanafin
                  Executive Vice President
       ed@tchresource.com

Salary:         $80K-90K +Bonus
Reports To:   V.P. Sales
Travel:           As Required
Relocation:    Available

Company Information: Our client is a family owned and operated 150+ years food processor. They produce an extended line of juice products, jellies, jams, syrup, cheeses and other country delights.

Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Produce sales professional to take them into a new major sales area. The candidate will work with management to develop and execute a regional plan to expand sales in to New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Virginia. Goal is to expand relationships with retailers as well as brokers. Need someone with leadership ability and vision. Candidate must have Produce sales industry experience. This is a huge growth potential for the right candidate.

Job Qualifications: Bachelors degree required with a minimum of 5+ years of produce sales experience. Broker, distributor and key account knowledge is critical, Should have decision maker relationships, at the customer’s VP level. Produce experience in the New York/ NJ/PA/Maryland/VA corridor is imperative. We seek a strong negotiator with excellent verbal, written, communication and presentation skills. Solid decision making skills and ability to make fact based decisions. Also should have strong analytical skills in order to gather compile and analyze key account data, graphically and with spreadsheets. Thoroughly understands all of the financial aspects that impact sales.

Qualified candidates may apply online using our online application. http://www.matthewsandcompany.com/candidiates.asp

Fred Von Bargen
Phone :( 508) 746-9300 Ext: 14
Fax:     (508) 746-9311
Email:     fred@matthewsandcompany.com
Web Site:www.matthewsandcompany.com
Address: Matthews & Company, Inc.
                P.O. Box 945
                Plymouth, MA 02362
               
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Salary:         $85-$100K +Bonus
Reports To: President
Travel:         N/A
Relocation:  Available
Company Information: Our client is a major player in the Food Industry. Their unique organization offers a stimulating and fast-paced environment, a culture based on values, respect and teamwork, and an opportunity to make a difference where your efforts are rewarded.

Job Description: Oversee, direct and manage the Quality Assurance function, working with other members of the management team, to ensure highly disciplined compliance with all product and process quality parameters and standards. Ensure highly disciplined compliance with all regulatory and Company defined food safety and sanitation standards, systems, procedures and practices to guarantee absolute wholesomeness of product.  Develop, monitor and revise HACCP plans and SSOP’s as the process and/or regulations change. Develop and maintain a sanitation program. Develop specifications for raw materials and finished goods. Monitor incoming shipments of raw material and product processing to ensure compliance.

Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biological sciences, Masters Preferred. Other technical degree may be considered. Prior QA management experience (5-8 years) with beverage or other food products. Manufacturing line inspection, knowledge of Statistical Process Control, HACCP sanitation, and hygienic design. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Person must have sound administrative and computer skills. Person must be self-directed, aggressive, and possess the maturity commensurate with being an effective manager.

      Qualified candidates may apply online using our online application. http://www.matthewsandcompany.com/listings.asp.
Mark
Phone:(508) 746-9300 Ext: 11
Fax:    (508) 746-9311
Email:     mark@matthewsandcompany.com
Web Site:www.matthewsandcompany.com
Address: Matthews & Company, Inc.
                P.O. Box 945
                Plymouth, MA  02362
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                Consumer Products Industry