Food Technologist – 2nd Shift

📍 Location: Tappan, Rockland County, NY

🕓 Shift: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM (must be flexible to stay past 1:00 AM as needed)

📅 Schedule: Monday–Saturday (subject to change based on production demand)

🏭 Industry: Frozen Food Manufacturing

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About the Company

We are a family-owned and operated frozen food manufacturer, specializing in the production of Jamaican Beef Patties. Our facility is located in Tappan, NY, and is experiencing rapid growth and expansion. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Food Technologist with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a USDA-regulated facility to join our 2nd shift Quality Control team. This role is critical in ensuring that our products meet stringent quality and safety standards through routine testing, documentation, and collaboration with production teams.

Key ResponsibilitiesEnforce HACCP, GMPs, and Safety Standards across the facility.Conduct pre-operational, operational, and post-operational checks.Perform routine facility walkthroughs and communicate findings to the QC Manager.Participate in internal and third-party audits.Review and verify daily food safety and quality control records.Maintain and improve SOPs, SSOPs, and prerequisite programs.Oversee sanitation tasks per the Master Sanitation Schedule.Supervise line checkers and QC assistants to ensure timely and accurate testing.Monitor supplier performance, conduct ATP and allergen control testing.Review labels and raw materials for compliance.Investigate and resolve customer complaints.Maintain accurate documentation and ensure calibration of testing instruments.Assist in mock recalls, special projects, and employee training.Qualifications & RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field preferred.Minimum 3 years of experience in a USDA-regulated food manufacturing environment.Strong knowledge of SQF, GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, SSOPs, USDA/FDA regulations, and Pest Control Programs.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry software.Excellent communication, documentation, and customer service skills.Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to production demands.Work Environment & Team StructureYou’ll report to Raquel and Sandra, QC leads on the 2nd shift.The QC team includes a QC Director, QC Manager, QC Technicians, and Line Checkers.Dress code: Clean non-slip shoes, jeans or khakis, and a company-provided lab coat.Fast-paced, collaborative environment with a strong focus on food safety and quality.Employee Value PropositionOpportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding company.Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).Be part of a team that values quality, integrity, and innovation.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of TAPPAN, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $36.06/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in TAPPAN,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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