Description

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