La Presserie, a plant-based food and beverage company in the GTA is looking for a QA Technician to join our team!

WORK SPECIFICATIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participation in development of new and existing products through product realization
Performing quality checks on samples through testing of such as brix, pH, % solids, Bostwick and sensory analysis
Approving and maintaining documentation of Supplier and Raw materials approvals according to the Supplier Approval Program including data entry into the Supplier Approval software
Development of raw material and finished product specifications
Participation in HACCP and Recall team
Collaborate with Senior Management including QA, Production, R&D;, Procurement, and Sales

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Experience and understanding of the food/beverage manufacturing setting
Attention to detail
Good hand-eye coordination
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and promote a team-orientated atmosphere
Able to work flexible hours and or shift work as required
Always work in a safe manner and be able to work around moving equipment
Have a positive attitude and good work ethic
Confidentiality




Maintain and archive records in a manner consistent with company policies
All other duties as may be assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
5 years working experience and at minimum, a diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Excellent communication skills (i.e. oral and written)
Working knowledge of current GFSI certification and other major food safety/quality audit requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee is required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, climb, reach overhead and bend to the floor in refrigerated and sometimes frozen temperatures
Exert 10 -50 pounds of force and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently
Tolerate noise levels from machinery
Conduct in a safe manner around physical hazards and moving machines
Hot, cold and wet conditions

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
Flexible schedule
Participation in joint health and safety committee

Work remotely
No

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:
8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

📌 Qa Technician Scarborough (Canada)
🏢 La Presserie
📍 Canada