Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the QA Technician manages the quality and safety standards of product and equipment in the plant. The QA Technician is responsible for ensuring all food contact surfaces are safe and free of contaminates and ensure raw materials and finished product meet the SQF standard for customers.

Responsibilities

Check plant schedules and coordinate lab scheduling

Calibrate lab equipment to specified products in schedule

Perform pre-operational inspections and swabbing of the lines to ensure they are free of possible contaminates

Inspect batching stations and validate ingredients and processes

Perform critical control point checks on batching stations

Receive samples for analysis from batchers and perform bench analysis

Collect micro-samples and coordinate shipping to external labs

Perform continuous line checks and GMP checks throughout shift

Manage any hold, releases, disposals, and rework required

Manage glass breakage and bodily fluid reports as happens

Perform tote inspections before production loads with product

Perform SNCR and NCR investigations

Perform product analysis for finished product, bench, and sensory analysis

Manage sample collection

Perform incoming material inspections

Manage COA for products received and customers

Document any batching adjustments required

Perform cooler/freezer inspections

Send out QA shift reports

Working & Physical Conditions

Standing and walking frequently

High noise levels, ear protection provided if requested

Exposure to temperature changes, heat,



humidity, and cold depending on cooking cycles

Exposure to dust, allergens, and strong scents

Handling ingredients and common allergens

Conflict and Issue Resolution

Data Interpretation

Qualifications

Experience in food manufacturing, minimum 6 months, required

Minimum College Diploma in relative field, Food Science

Willingness to learn

Able to understand and interpret standard lab equipment

Purpose
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the QA Technician manages the quality and safety standards of product and equipment in the plant. The QA Technician is responsible for ensuring all food contact surfaces are protected and free of contaminates and ensure raw materials and finished product meet the SQF standard for customers.

Responsibilities

Check plant schedules and coordinate lab scheduling

Calibrate lab equipment to specified products in schedule

Perform pre-operational inspections and swabbing of the lines to ensure they are free of possible contaminates

Inspect batching stations and validate ingredients and processes

Perform critical control point checks on batching stations





Receive samples for analysis from batchers and perform bench analysis

Collect micro-samples and coordinate shipping to external labs

Perform continuous line checks and GMP checks throughout shiftManage any hold, releases, disposals, and rework required

Manage glass breakage and bodily fluid reports as happens

Perform tote inspections before production loads with product

Perform SNCR and NCR investigations

Perform product analysis for finished product, bench, and sensory analysis

Manage sample collection

Perform incoming material inspections

Manage COA for products received and customers

Document any batching adjustments required

Perform cooler/freezer inspections

Perform environmental monitoring

Send out QA shift reports

Working & Physical Conditions

Standing and walking frequently

High noise levels, ear protection provided if requested

Exposure to temperature changes, heat, humidity, and cold depending on cooking cycles

Exposure to dust, allergens, and strong scents

Handling ingredients and common allergens

Conflict and Issue Resolution

Data Interpretation

Qualifications

Experience in food manufacturing, minimum 6 months, required

Minimum College Diploma in relative field, Food Science

Adequate computer skills

Willingness to learn

Able to understand and interpret standard lab equipment

Monday to Friday

Afternoon Shift from 3:00 pm until 11:00 pm. Shift may extend as needed based on production needs.

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📌 QA Technician (Ontario)
🏢 Select Food Products
📍 Ontario