Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Do you take pride in doing things right the first time? Looking for a stable job with room to grow? Ready to join a team that treats you like family? We want to hear from you!
3rd Shift Quality Control Technician – Ayer, MA
Join a Legacy. Build the Future
Catania Oils, a fourth-generation, family-owned business with 125 years of excellence in the edible oils industry, is looking for a passionate and driven Quality Control Technician to join our third shift team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and know how to bring out the best in people—this is your moment.
Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do
- We Are Family – We treat every team member with respect and support, just like family.
- Own It – We take responsibility, celebrate wins, and learn from challenges.
- Job Well Done – We strive for excellence and take pride in delivering quality work.
- Customer Focused – We go beyond expectations to ensure our customers succeed.
- Authenticity at Our Core – We act with integrity and stay true to our values, even under pressure.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor and enforce food safety and quality standards across production lines
- Conduct internal audits, GMP checks, and pre-op inspections
- Support lab testing and generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
- Investigate quality issues and collaborate on process improvements
- Train personnel on SOPs and food safety programs
- Ensure compliance with SQF, FDA, and other regulatory standards
- Assist in third-party audit preparation and documentation
- Collect and deliver product samples for lab testing
- Support traceability, labeling accuracy, and ingredient control
Requirements:
What You Bring
- 1+ year of experience in a quality technician role, preferably in food production
- Degree in Biological Sciences or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong computer and numeracy skills
- Familiarity with food safety programs and regulatory compliance
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on 3rd shift
- Willingness to work overtime when needed
Why Catania Oils?
- Be part of a company that values teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement
- Work in a culture that blends tradition with innovation
- Make a real impact in a company that’s committed to sustainability and quality.
- We offer competitive pay and benefits.
Catania Oils is an Equal Opportunity Employer