QA Technician

QA Technician

Location: Westbrook, Maine

Salary: $21.00 - $26.00

Job Category: Light Industrial

Date Posted: 06/19/2026

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Job Description:

Location: Westbrook, Maine

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented QA Technician to join our Quality Assurance team. This role is essential in ensuring that all products meet strict food safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on QA/QC experience in a food manufacturing environment and is confident communicating quality expectations to production operators.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform sensory and analytical testing on ingredients and finished products
  • Conduct line audits, verify production paperwork, and monitor production activities
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, SQF, HACCP, and internal quality programs
  • Maintain product control systems and sample retention
  • Support product hold and release processes
  • Enter data into Excel and TGI; verify standards and calibrate lab equipment
  • Organize samples for outside laboratory testing
  • Verify accuracy of reprinted labels
  • Communicate quality issues clearly and professionally to operators

Desired Background/Skills:

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s in Food Science, Microbiology, or Chemistry preferred
  • 1–3 years of experience in food manufacturing, QA, or operations preferred
  • Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, allergens, sanitation, and GMPs
  • Comfortable enforcing quality standards and stopping operators when necessary
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Occasional exposure to warehouse and manufacturing environments
  • Extended periods working at a computer

Other Information:

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay + shift differential
  • Stable Monday–Friday schedule
  • Opportunity to grow within Quality Assurance
  • Supportive team environment
  • Make a direct impact on product quality and food safety
  • Shift 1pm–9pm (Mon–Fri) – $21–$24/hr + $2.50 Shift Differential

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team- apply with us today to get started!
CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.
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Location: Westbrook, Maine

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CoWorx Staffing Services is committed to the professional growth of job seekers and furthering their powerful impact on employers. Their compassionate, experienced team places candidates in administrative, light industrial, call center, distribution, and third-party logistics positions, with additional opportunities through its executive search, creative staffing, and luxury beauty and fragrance divisions. As one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S., CoWorx is a trusted partner to growing businesses for all of their temporary staffing, direct hire, on-site services, and payrolling needs. By continuously investing in its team and processes, CoWorx is raising the standards of client partnership, DEI commitment, and community impact within the staffing industry.