Quality Assurance Technician (8 month contract)Port Coquitlam, 1910 Kingsway Av, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, CanadaJob DescriptionTitle: Quality Assurance Technician (8-Month Contract)Location:Port Coquitlam, BCJob Type: Salary, 8-Month ContractPosition Summary:Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance, the Quality Assurance Technician monitors and inspects Sofina products, materials, equipment, and production facilities to comply with Sofina Quality by Process philosophy, Sofina QA programs and specifications, ensuring customer expectations and compliance with government regulations.Main Duties:Understand all Lilydale QA documents such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Plans, CCPs (Critical Control Points), pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures and complete corresponding records, to ensure procedures and records are followed and completed appropriately.Perform Quality Assurance checks such as CCP checks, GMP (Valuable Manufacturing Practices) monitoring, pre-operational inspection, prerequisite checks, conformity of finished products throughout the manufacturing process, inspect incoming material, etc. to ensure all procedures are fully implemented and to confirm acceptance to required specifications.Understand, operate and calibrate all lab equipment (such as autoclave, incubator, scales, thermometers, etc) in accordance with standard operating procedures. Conduct microbiological tests such as swabbing, air sampling, E. coli sampling, microbiological counts to ensure compliance to Lilydale Standards and government regulations. Maintain accurate lab records, documentation,



etc.Participate in internal and external quality audits and operational reviews. Conduct quality audits. Provide timely feedback to the QA Manager and the Plant Management on quality issues and recommend corrective actions and preventative measures. Assist the QA Manager in orienting all employees on quality, regulatory and food safety principles and policies and in ensuring they remain current in their knowledge.Train all personnel at the Plant (i.E. production, quality, shipping, maintenance, etc.) on quality requirements.Accountable to participate in QA projects such as microbiological sample collection (e.G. Salmonella, Listeria), collecting temporal data, MPIP, E. coli validation studies, new product launch, etc with a goal of improved compliance and operational efficiency.Requirements:Certificate or Diploma in Quality Assurance or a related discipline, with relevant food processing experience.Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, Quality regulatory requirements and systems.Strong understanding of manufacturing food processes.Proficient skill in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.Strong leadership and communication skills.Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:Moderate physical effort.Normal sensory effort.What we have to Offer:Full benefits (health, dental, vision and disability).Pension plan with company match.Referral bonus.Hiring Range $51,158 – 63,948Joining this role will involve responsibilities and qualifications specific to the Quality Assurance field, with a focus on food safety compliance and quality audit activities.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Quality Assurance Technician (8 Month Contract) - C$51,158 - C$63,948 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Sofina
📍 Winnipeg