Full-time day shift position. Reporting to QA Manager, QA Technician is responsible for supporting overall compliance to Food Safety and Quality System Program and SQF Program, ensuring all Quality Assurance activities in the facility are appropriately executed per CFIA, FDA, and SQF standards.
QA RESPONSIBILITIES (REPORTING TO HACCP COORDINATOR):
- Conduct onsite monitoring of raw materials, in-processing and finished products, and the activities conducted in the plant
- Interpret and implement quality assurance standards
- Document internal audits and other quality assurance activities
- Collect and compile statistical quality data
- Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system
- Ensure food safety tests are done on time and at the frequency require
- Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities
- Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards
- Liaise with CFIA and provide information as required
- Qualified QA technician can be part of HACCP Team members and/or backup as SQF practitioner
- Coordinate and support in office audits conducted by external providers
- Evaluate audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions
- Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements
- Maintain supplier approval program
- Verify receiving, shipping, and production records
- Conduct daily pre-operation inspection
- Perform weekly ATP swabs
- Monitor and record CCPs
- Monitor GMP, allergen, storage and processing room temperatures
- Perform monthly calibration on scales and thermometer
- Follow hold procedure for non-conformity product
- Prepare food samples and surface swab samples for external lab testing
- Backup other QAs
- Other duties as assigned
HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations, promoting safety in the workplace
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
- Minimum completion of a Bachelors Degree in Science, preferred Food Science
- 1 - 3 years experience in the food industry or associated products processing industry is required
- Federal meat establishment experience is an asset
- Quality inspection, auditing and testing experience
- Experience with implementation of corrective action programs
- Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of food safety and quality
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to details and accurate
- Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, delegate and follow-up
- Must be comfortable working in a cold work environment
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
- Accuracy of Work
- Customer Service and Delivery
- On-time Delivery of Assignments
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Accountability
- Organization and Adaptability
- Self Knowledge and Development
- Teamwork
- Commitment to Company Growth, Policies & Standards
- Communication & Influence
- Quality of Work
- Technical /Professional Knowledge
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate
- Scarborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Can you drive to work?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- QA/QC: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- Chinese (Cantonese/ Mandarin speak, read and write)? (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (preferred)
- ASQC Certification (preferred)