Job Description:
The QA Technician is responsible for assisting the QA Manager in maintaining the facility’s HACCP, pre-requisite and BRC programs. This includes all necessary documentation reviews, task monitoring/verifications as well as facility audits, product sampling and 1:1 associate training. It also includes testing requirements, pre-operational inspections, data entry and record keeping as well as other projects as deemed necessary by the QA Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
Swabbing (Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli)
Primarily responsible for the day-to-day functions of maintaining the HACCP systems in the facility.
Record keeping of task and monitoring documents.
Associate training (deviation/preventative measure/updates)
Approving product for Shipments
Coordination of product sampling for specific testing based on program requirements.
Ingredient sampling,



CFIA review and release of ingredients for production to use.
Water and Air sample collection
Data entry of test results into electronic spreadsheets
Coordination of product holds and releases.

Qualifications:
Basic understanding of HACCP principles and government regulations regarding meat processing
Strong computer knowledge and ability to work with various programs (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to create spreadsheets, reports, and written letters of response.
Solid Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Solid communication skills (verbal and written) as required to interact with associates and internal/external contacts.
Knowledge of valuable manufacturing practices
Technical science diploma or degree an asset.

📌 Quality Assurance Technician Edmonton
🏢 Sofina Foods
📍 Edmonton