Quality Control Technician 3rd Shift

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!

Quality Control Technician 3rd Shift – 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

 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